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Young  Christian's  Companion. 

BEING    A 

Selection  of  Jiivmmf 

PARTICULARLY    ADAPTED    TO 

Private  Devotion  and  Conference  Meetings. 


BY  GIfSTAVUS  F.  DAVIS, 

Pastor  of  the  Baptist  Church  in.  South  Reading,  Ms. 


O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song — He  hath 
put  a  new  son::  in  my  mouth.'' —  .David. 


Second  Edition 


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LINCOLN  &  EDMANDSj  59  WASHINGTON  STREET 

1827. 


DISTRICT  OF  MASSACHUSETTS,  U 

toiitrict  CUrk'j  Ofct. 

BE  IT  REMEMBERED,  That  on  the  twenty-third  day  of  June,  A.  D.  i8JG> 
and  in  the  fiftieth  year  of  the  Independence  of  the  United  States  of 
America,  GUSTAVUS  F.  DAVIS,  of  the  said  district,  has  deposited  in  thi3 
office  the  title  of  a  book,  the  right  whereof  he  claims,  as  Author,  in  tot 
words  following,  to  wit: 

"The  Young  Christian's  Companion,  being  a  Selection  of  Hymns  particu- 
larly adapted  to  private  Devotion  and  Conference  Meetings.  By  Gustavus 
F.  Davis,  Pastor  of  the  Baptist  Church  in  South  Reading,  (Ms)  "  O  sing 
unto  the  Lord  a  new  song— He  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth."— David." 

In  conformity  to  the  Act  of  the  Congress  of  the  United  States,  entitled, 
"An  Act  for  the  Encouragement  of  Learning,  by  securing  the  Copies  of 
Maps,  Charts,  and  Books,  to  the  Authors  and  Proprietors  of  such  Copies, 
during  the  times  therein  mentioned;"  and  also  to  an  Act  entitled,  "An. 
Act  supplementary  to  an  Act,  entitled,  An  Act  for  the  Encouragement 
of  Learning,  by  securing  the  Copies  of  Maps,  Charts,  and  Books,  to  the 
authors  and  proprietors  of  such  Copies  during  the  times  therein  mention- 
ed ;  and  extending  the  benefits  thereof  to  the  Arts  of  Designing,  Engrav- 
iiVEj  and  Etching   Historical,  and  other  prints. 

JOHN  W.  DAVIS, 
Clerk  of  the  District  cf  MniiazhuicV^ 


ADVERTISEMENT. 

The  rapid  sale  of  the  Young  Christian's  Companion, 
ah  the  metropolis  and  other  places  visited  with  revivals 
of  religion,  induces  the  Compiler  to  issue  this  Second 
Edition,  which  has  received  some  corrections  and  ad- 
ditions. It  is  devoutly  hoped,  that  the  "  children  of 
IZion,"  who  aie  commanded  to  bo  joyful  in  their  King, 
will  derive  some  assistance  in  the  expression  of  the;. 
ioy  from  this  little  compilation. 
'South  Ttcadinrr.  March.  Ir'TT 


Selection  of  Jimmm. 


Conviction  and  Conversion 


HYMN  1.     L.  M. 

The  Hiding  Place. 

1  Hail,  sov'reign  Love,  that  iirst  began 
The  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man : 
Hail,  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding  place ! 

2  Against  the  God  that  built  the  sky, 
I  fought,  with  hands  uplifted  high ; 
Despis'd  the  mansions  of  his  grace. 
Too  proud  to  seek  a  hiding  place. 

3  Enwrapt  in  dark  Egyptian  night, 
And  fond  of  darkness  more  than  light, 
Madly  I  ran  the  sinful  race, 

Secure  without  a  hiding  place! 

4  But  lo!  th'  eternal  counsel  ran, 
Almighty  love!    arrest  the  man! 
I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 
And  found  I  had  no  hiding  place. 

5  Vindictive  Justice  stood  in  view, 
To  Sinai's  fiery  mount  I  flew  ; 

But  Justice  cry'd,  with  frowning  face* 
This  mountain  is  no  hiding  place' 
A   2 


6  Conviction  and  Conversion, 

6  But  lo !  a  heavenly  voice  I  heard, 
And  mercy's  angel  soon  appear'd  ; 
He  led  me  on  a  pleasing  pace, 

To  Jesus  Christ,  my  hiding  place. 

7  Should  seven-fold  streams  of  vengeance  roll 
And  shake  this  globe  from  pole  to  pole ; 
No  thunder  bolts  shall  daunt  my  face, 

For  Jesus  is  my  hiding  place. 

8  A  few  more  rolling  suns,  at  most, 
Shall  land  me  on  fair  Canaan's  coast, 
Where  I  shall  sing  the  song  of  grace, 
And  see  my  glorious  Hiding  Place. 


HYMN  2.     L.  M. 

Tke  practical   Use  of  the  Moral  Law  to  an  aw  ale  en  eft 
Sinner. 

1  Here,  Lord,  my  soul  convicted  stands, 
Of  breaking  all  thy  ten  commands  ; 
And  on  me  justly  might'st  thou  pour 
Thy  wrath  in  one  eternal  shower. 

2  But  thanks  to  God,  its  loud  alarms 
Have  warn'd  me  of  approaching  harms  v: 
And  now,  0  Lord,  my  wants  \  see  $ 
Lost  and  undone,  I  come  to  thee. 

3  I  see,  my  fig-leaf  righteousness 
Can  ne'er  thy  broken  law  redress  : 
Yet  in  thy  gospel  plan  I  see 
There's  hope  of  pardon  e'en  for  me.- 

4  Here  I  behold  thy  wonders,  Lord, 
How  Christ  hath  to  thy  law  restor'd 
Those,  honours  on  th'  atoning  day, 
Which  guilty  sinners  took  away.* 


miction  and  CoWDtftioiu 

>   A  mixing  wisdom,  power  and  love. 
Display  "d  to  rebels  from  above! 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  my  faith  inert 
To  love  and  trust  thy  plan  of  grace. 

HYMN  3.     P.  M. 

The.  aicakencd  Sinner. 

1  Wak'd  by  the  gospel's  powerful  sound, 
Iff  soul  in  sin  and  thrall  I  found, 

ExposM  to  endless  wo  ; 
Eternal  truth  did  loud  proclaim. 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  down  to  ruin  go. 

2  Surprised  indeed,  I  could  not  tell 
Which  way  to  shun  the  gates  of  helL 

To  which  I  then  drew  near! 
I  strove,  alas!  but  all  in  vain  : 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Still  sounded  in  my  ear. 

3  I  to  the  law  then  ran  for  help, 

But  still  I  felt  the  weight  of  guilt, 

And  no  relief  I  found  ; 
While  sin  my  burdened  soul  did  pain,. 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Did  loud  as  thunder  sound. 

4  God's  justice  then  I  did  behold. 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul, 

It  was  a  dreadful  load  ; 
This  solemn  truth  did  still  remain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  feel  the  wrath  of  God. 

5  I  heard  some  tell  how  Christ  did  give 
His  life  to  let  the  sinner  live  : 

But  him  I  could  not  see  : 


3  Conviction  and  Conversion. 

I  read  my  Bible — it  was  plain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again. 
Or  dwell  in  misery. 

o  But  as  my  soul,  with  dying  breath* 
Lay  gasping  near  eternal  death, 

Christ  Jesus  I  did  see  ; 
Free  grace  and  pardon  he  proclaimed — 
I  trust  I  then  was  born  again, 

In  gospel  liberty. 

7  Not  angels  in  the  world  above, 

Nor  saints  could  glow  with  greater  love, 
Than  what  my  soul  enjoy'd  ; 

My  soul  di :  mount  on  eagles'  wings, 

And  glory,  glory,  I  did  sing 
To  Jesus,  my  dear  Lord. 

8  Now  with  the  saints  I'll  join  to  tell 
How  Jesus  sav'd  my  soul  from  hell, 

To  sing  redeeming  love  : 
Ascribe  the  glory  to  the  Lamb— 
The  sinner  now  is  born  again, 

To  dwell  with  Christ  above. 


HYMN  4.     L.  M. 

Hardness  of  Heart. 

1  Oh,  for  a  glance  of  heav'nly  day 
To  take  the  stubborn  stone  away  ; 
And  thaw,  with  beams  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend,  the  earth  can  quake  ; 
The  sea  can  roar,  the  mountains  shake  ; 
Of  feeling,  all  things  show  some  sign, 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 


mviction  and  Convent 

To  hear  the  Borrows  thou  hast  felt, 
Dear  Lord,  an  adamant  would  mell  : 
JUit  I  can  read  each  moving  line, 
And  nothing  move  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  Pow'r  Div  ine  can  do  the  deed, 

And  much  to  feel  that   Pow'r  I  need  ; — 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  and  refine, 

And  move,  and  melt  this  heart  of  mine. 

HYMN  5.     C.  M. 

Hard  Heart  of  mine. 

1  Hard  heart  of  mine — 0  that  the  LoriL 
"Would  this  hard  heart  subdue! 
O  come-  thou  blest,  life-giving  word,, 
And  form  my  soul  anew. 

I  I  hear  the  heavenly  pilgrims  tell 
Their  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
And  while  on  earth  their  bodies  dwell, 
Their  souls  enjoy  a  heaven. 

5  "While  I,  poor  wretch,  in  darkness  stand 

With  guilt  a  heavy  load  ; 
And  every  breath  expos'd   to  land 
Beyond  the  grace  of  God. 

4  The  Christians  sing  redeeming  love. 

And  talk  of  joys  divine. 
And  soon  they  say,  in  realms  above, 
In  glory  they  shall  shine. 

5  But  ah!  'tis  all  an  unknown  tongue, 

I  never  knew  that  love  ; 
T  cannot  sing  that  heavenly  WWg, 
Nor  tell  of  joys  above; 


K)  Conviction  and  Conversion. 

6  Fain  would  I  know  the  Saviour's  mine, 
And  taste  his  bleeding  love  ; 
With  all  the  heavenly  pilgrims  join. 
While  I  the  desert  rove. 

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HYMN  6.     L.  M. 

The  stony  Heart. 

1  Lord,  hear  a  burden'd  sinner  mourn, 
Who  gladly  would  to  thee  return  5 
Thy  tender  mercies  O  impart, 

And  take  away  this  stony  heart! 

2  'Tis  this  hard  heart,  my  gracious  Lord, 
Which  scorns  thy  love  and  slights  thy  word  e 
Which  tempts  me  from  thee  to  depart ; 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart! 

3  'Tis  this  hard  heart,  whose  bold  reply 
Gives  all  thy  sacred  truth  the  lie, 
And  would  thy  promises  pervert ; 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart! 

4  'Tis  this  hard  heart  I  feel  within, 

Which  slights  thy  grace,  ami  cleaves  to  sin  : 
Sure  'tis  of  hell  the  counterpart ; 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart  1 

5  'Tis  this  hard  heart,  which  day  by  day 
Would  shut  my  mouth,  nor  let  me  pray, 
Yea,  would  from  every  duty  start ; 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart! 

6  'Tis  this  hard  heart,  whose  cursed  snare,, 
Tempts  me  to  pride,  or  to  despair  : 

O,  in  me,  Lord,  thy  pow'r  exert. 
And  take  away  this  stonv  heart. 


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HYMN  7.     Pa 

The  converted  Tliirf 

1   Sovereign-  grace  has  power  alon<: 
To  subdue  an  heart  of  stone  ; 
And  the  moment  grace  is  felt, 
Then  the  hardest  heart  will  melt. 

£  When  the  Lord  was  crucify'd. 
Two  transgressors  with  him  died  ; 
One  with  vile  blasphemous  tongue 
ScofPd  at  Jesus  as  he  hung. 

i  Thus  he  spent  his  wicked  breath. 
In  the  very  jaws  of  death  : 
Perish'd,  as  too  many  do, 
With  a  Saviour  in  their  view. 

4  But  the  other,  touch'd  with  grace, 
Saw  the  danger  of  his  case  ; 
Faith  receiv'd  to  own  his  Lord, 
"Whom  the  scribes  and  priests  abhorred 

5  Lord,  he  pray'd,  remember  me, 
When  in  glory  thou  shalt  be  ; 
Soon  with  me,  the  Lord  replies, 
Thou  shalt  be  in  paradise. 

6  Tliis  was  wondrous  grace  indeed, 
Grace  vouchsaf'd  in  time  of  need  : 
Sinners,  trust  in  Jesus'  name, 
You  will  find  him  still  the  same. 

t  But  beware  of  unbelief. 

Think  upon  the  hardened  thief  I 
If  the  gospel  you  disdain, 
Chtist  to  von  has  died  in  vain- 


12  (  onviciion  and  Gonversiow 

JIYMN  8.     7  &  6- §. 

The  Entreaty. 

1  Brop,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think. 
Before  you  farther  go — 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  wo  ? 
Hell  beneath  is  gaping  wide! 

'Vengeance  waits  the  dread  command? 
Soon  to  stop  your  sport  and  pride, 
And  sink  you  with  the  damn'd. 
O  be  entreated  now  to  stop  ; 

For,  unless  you  warning  take, 
TSer  you  are  aware  you'll  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 

S  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come- 

And  drag  you  to  the  bar  ; 

Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom, 

Will  fill  you  with  despair: 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd. 

Sins  of  bloody  crimson  die, 
Back  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 
And  what  can  you  reply  ? 
O  be  entreated,  §c. 

>  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 
That  you  his  will  oppose  1 
Fear  you  not  his  iron  rod, 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  7 
Can  you  stand  in  that  great  day, 

WThen  he  judgment  shall  proclaim  v 
When  the  earth  shall  melt  away. 
Like  wax  before  the  flame  ? 
O  be  entreated,  <S'c. 

4  Though  your  hearts  are  hard  as  s(" 
Your  foreheads  like  to  brass  : 


ietion  end  c  13 

(Jod  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass  : 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 

(Though  they  now  despise  his  grace.) 
"Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face." 
O  be  entreated,  0»c. 

5  But  as  yet  there  is  a  hope, 

That  you  may  mercy  know  ; 
Though  his  arm  is  lifted  up, 

He  still  forbears  the  blow  : 
It  was  for  sinners  Jesus  died, 
'  Sinners  he  invites  to  come  : 
None  who  come  shall  be  deny'd  5 
He  says  there  yet  is  room. 
O  be  entreated  now  to  stop, 

HYMN  9.     L.  M. 

Good  Way. 

1  Inquiring  souls,  who  long  to  find. 
Pardon  of  sin,  and  peace  of  mind  5 
Attend  the  voice  of  God  to-day, 
Who  bids  you  seek  the  good  old  way 

2  The  righteousness,  th'  atoning  blood 
Of  Jesus,  is  the  way  to  God  ; 

0  may  you  then  no  longer  stray, 
But  walk  in  Christ,  the  good  old  way. 

3  The  prophets,  and  th'  apostles  too, 
Ifarsu'd  this  way,  while  here  below  j 
Then  let  not  fear  your  souls  dismay. 
But  come  to  Christ,  the  good  old  wav 


14  Conviction  and  Conversion 

4  With  cautious  zeal  and  holy  care, 
In  this  dear  way  I'll  persevere  ; 
Nor  doubt  to  meet  another  day, 
Where  Jesus  is,  the  good  old  way. 

HYMN  10.     S.  M. 

The  Gospel  Pool, 

1       Beside  the  Gospel  Pool, 
Appointed  for  the  poor, 
From  year  to  year,  my  helpless  soul. 
Has  waited  for  a  cure. 

52       How  often  have  I  seen 
The  healing  waters  move, 
And  many  round  me,  stepping  in, 
Their  efficacy  prove ! 

3  But  my  complaints  remain, 
I  feel  the  very  same  ; 

As  full  of  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain. 
As  when  at  first  I  came. 

4  O,  would  the  Lord  appear, 
My  maladies  to  heal! 

He  knows  how  long  I've  waited  here. 
And  what  distress  I  feel. 

5  How  often  have  I  thought, 
Why  should  I  longer  try  ? 

Surely  the  mercies  I  have  sought. 
Are  not  for  such  as  I. 

(3       But  whither  shall  I  go? 
There  is  no  other  pool. 
Where  streams  of  sovereign  men  y  flow 
To  make  a  sinner  whole. 


Conviction  and  Conversion.  L5 

Chrisl  is  lull  of  grace, 
He  never  will  permit 

The  soul  that  fain  would  seo  his  face 
To  perish  at  his  f< 

HYMN  11.     P.  M. 

Hfa  S ;.]}'<  rings  of  Christ. 

1  Throughout  our  Saviour's  life  we  trace 
Nothing  but  shame  and  deep  disgrace, 

No  period  else  was  seen, 
Till  he  the  spotless  victim  fell, 
Tasting  in  soul  a  painful  hell, 

Caus'd  by  the  creature's  sin. 

2  On  the  cold  ground  methinks  I  see 
My  Jesus  kneel  and  pray  for  me  ; 

For  this  I  him  adore  ; 
Seiz'd  with  a  chilly  sweat  throughout, 
Blood-drops  did  force  their  passage  out, 

Through  ev'ry  opening  pore. 

3  A  crown  of  thorns  his  temples  bore, 
His  back  with  lashes  all  was  tore, 

Till  one  the  bones  might  see! 
Mocking,  they  push'd  him  here  and  there, 
Marking  his  way  with  blood  and  tears, 

Press'd  by  the  heavy  tree. 

4  Thus  up  the  hill  he  heavy  came, 

Round  him  they  mock'd  and  made  their  game? 

At  length  his  cross  they  rear : 
And  can  you  see  the  Son  of  God 
Cry  out  beneath  sin's  heavy  load, 

AVithout  one  thankful  tear  ? 

5  Thus  bearing  our  iniquity. 

He  dies  with  anguish  on  the  tree  : 
AVhat  tongue  his  grief  can  tell  : 


16  Conviction  and  Conversion, 

The  shudd'ring  rocks  their  heads  recline, 
The  morning  sun  refus'd  to  shine, 
When  the  Redeemer  fell. 

6  Shout,  brethren,  shout  with  songs  divine, 
He  drank  the  gall  to  give  us  wine, 

To  quench  our  parching  thirst  : 
Seraphs,  advance  your  voices  higher, 
Bride  of  the  Lamb,  unite  the  choir, 

To  praise  your  precious  Christ. 

HYMN  12.     8,  7,  &  4's. 
Finished  Redemption. 
1  Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy, 
Sound  aloud  from  Calvary! 
See!  it  rends  the  rocks  a:-under, 
Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  skyi 
"It  is  finish'd!" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry! 

52  It  is  finish'd!  0  what  pleasure 
Do  these  charming  words  afford! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
It  is  finish'd! 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

9  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows 
Of  the  ceremonial  law! 
Finish'd  all  that  God  had  promis'd  ; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finish'd! 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comforts  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraph?, 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  : 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 


WiCtion  and  Conversion. 

Join  to  praise  Emmanuel's  name.' 
Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb! 


HYMN  13.     8,  7,  &4's. 
Stumers  invited  to  Christ. 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore  : 

Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity  joiivd  with  power  : 

He  is  able. 

He  is  willing  :  Doubt  no  more! 

Come,  yc  thirsty,  come  and  welcome  ; 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  ; 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, 

Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh — 
"Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 

All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  : 

This  he  gives  you  ; 

'Tis   lis  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 
Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall! 

If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all  : 

Not  the  righteous, 

Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

View  him  prostrate  in  the  garden  : 
On  the  ground  your  Maker  lies! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him ! 
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1  8  Conviction  and  Conversion. 

Hear  him  cry,  before  lie  dies, 
"It  is  Finish' d!" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

6  Lo,  th'  incarnate  God  ascended! 

Plead  the  merit  of  his  blood  : 
Venture  on  him,  venture  whollv, 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude  : 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 


HYMN  14.     L.  M. 

Weary  Souls  encouraged. 

Come,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distrest, 
Come,  and  accept  the  promis'd  rest, 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

Oppress'd  with  guilt,  a  painful  load ; 
0  come,  and  spread  your  woes  abroad  ; 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows 
To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes 
Pardon,  and  life,  and  endless  peace  5 
How  rich  the  gift!  how  free  the  grace! 

Lord,  we  accept  with  thankful  heart 
The  hope  thv  gracious  words  impart ; 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

Dear  Saviour!  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove  ; 
And  sweetly  influence  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 


Conviction  and  Conversion.  i1.) 

HYMN  15.     0.  M. 

J/iil  ij,  t  (!■■  n  is  Room. 

1  Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

Behold  a  royal  feast! 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  See.  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms  ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come  ; 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms  ; 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room. 

3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart; 

There  love  ;>nd  pity  meet  ; 

Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 

That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

4  In  him  the  Father,  reconciled, 

Invites  your  souls  to  come; 

The  rebel  shall  be  call'd  a  child, 

And  kindly  welconvd  home. 

HYMN   16.     H.   M. 

The  Same. 

1  Ye  dying  sons  of  men, 
Immerg'd  in  sin  and  wo, 
The  gospel's  voice  attend, 
While  Jesus  sends  to  you  : 

Ye  perishing  and  guilty,  come, 
In  Jesus  arms    there  yet  is  room. 

2  No  longer  now  delay  ; 
No  vain  excuses  frame  : 
He  bids  you  come  to-day, 
Though  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame  : 

All  things  are  ready,  sinners,  come! 
For  every  trembling  soul  tKere's  room. 


20  Conviction  and  Conversion, 

3  Compell'd  by  bleeding  love, 
Ye  wand' ring  souls,  draw  near  ; 
Christ  calls  you  from  above  ; 
His  charming  accents  hear — 
Let  whosoever  will,  now  come  ', 
In  mercy's  arms  there  still  is  room. 


HYMN  17.     C.  M. 

The  Saviour's  Invitation. 

1  The  Saviour  calls — let  ev'ry  ear 

Attend  the  heav'nly  sound  ; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  ev'ry  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow, 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart 
To  banish  mortal  wo. 

5  Ye  sinners,  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice  : 
The  gracious  call  obey  ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heav'nly  joys — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

4  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts  : 
To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 

-►♦©#•*««- 

HYMN  18.  L.  M. 

Come  and  see. 
1  Jesus,  dear  name,  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 
Replete  with  balm  for  every  wound  ! 
His  word  declares  his  grace  is  free  ; 
Come,  needy  sinner,  come  and  see 


Conriclion  caul  (  onvtrrion* 

S  He  left  the  skining  courts  on  high, 
Came  to  our  world  to  bleed  and  die  : 
Jems,  the  God,  hung  on  the  tree  ; 
Come,  careless  >inner,  come  and  see. 

5   Your  sins  did  pierce  his  bleeding  heart, 
Till  death  hud  done  its  dreadful  part ; 
Yet  his  dear  love  still  burns  to  thee  ; 
Come,  anxious  sinner,  come  and  see. 

4  His  blood  can  cleanse  the  foulest  stain, 
And  make  the  filthy  leper  clean  : 
His  blood  at  once  avaiPd  for  me  ; 
Come,  guilty  sinner,  come  and  see. 


HYMN  19.     12's. 

The  Voice  of  free  Grace. 

3  The  voice  of  free  grace,  cries,  escape  to  themouutaiu, 
For  Adams  lost  race,  Christ  has  open'd  a  fountain, 
For  sin,  and  transgression,  and  every  pollution  ; 
The  blood  flows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salvation. 
Hallelujah  to  th<:  Lamb  who  has  blcss'd  us  with  pardon, 
And  we'll  praise  him  again  when  tec  pass  orer  Jordan. 

2  This  fountain  so  clear,  in   which  all  may  find  pardon, 
From  Jesus*s  side  flows  a  plenteous  redemption; 
Though  your  sins  were  as  great  and  high  as  a  mountain; 
The  blood  it  flows  freely,  in  streams  of  salvation. 

Hallelujah,  fyc. 

3  O,  Jesus,  ride  on  !  thy  kingdom  is  glorious  ; 

Over  sin,  death  and  hell  thou  wilt  make  us  victorious  ; 
Thy  name  snail  be  praia'd   in  the  great   congregation, 
And  saint-  shall  delight  in  ascribing  salvation. 
Hallelujah,  &,c. 

A  When  on  Zion  we  stand,  having  gain'd  the  blest  shore, 
With  our  harps  in  our  hand,  we  will  praise  evermore  : 
We'll  range  the  blest  fields,  on  the  banks  of  the  th 
And  sing  hallelujah  for  ever  and 


Conviction  and  Conversion. 
HYMN  20.     C.  M. 

Looking-  at  the  Cross. 

1  In  evil  long  I  took  delight, 

Unawed  by  shame  or  fear  ; 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  One  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood  ; 
Who  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure,  never,  to  my  latest  breath, 

Can  I  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt,  and  own'd  the  guilt, 

And  plung'd  me  in  despair  ; 

I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 

And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

5  Alas!  I  knew  not  what  I  did, 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain  ; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid  ? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 

6  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid  ; 
I'll  die,  that  thou  may'st  live." 

7  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  displays 

In  all  its  blackest  hue  ; 
(Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace) 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

8  With  pleasing  grief  and  mournful  joy, 

My  spirit  now  is  fill'd  ; 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kill'd. 


Conviction  and  c  onversion. 
HYMN  31.     P.  M. 

Thr  new  Convert. 

1        O  how  happy  arc  they. 
Who  their  Saviour  obey. 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasures  above ! 
Tongue  can  never  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love! 
That  sweet  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favour  divine 
I  soon  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb , 
"When  at  first  I  believ'd, 
"What  true  joy  I  receivM, 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus?s  name! 
3       'Twas  a  heaven  below, 
My  Redeemer  to  know ; 
And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 
Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 
And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore, 
i      Jesus  all  the  day  long 

"Was  my  joy  and  my  song: 
O  that  all  his  salvation  might  see! 
He  hath  lov'd  me,  I  cried. 
He  hath  sufferd  and  died, 
To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me. 

(On  the  wings  of  his  love, 
I  was  carry'd  above 
VI I  my  sin,  temptation,  and  pain  : 
And  I  could  not  believe 
That  I  ever  should  grieve, 
That!  ever  should  suffer  again. 
1       I  then  rode  on  the  sky. 
Freely  justify *d  i, 
■ 


24  Conviction  and  Conversion. 

My  glad  soul  mounted  higher 
In  a  chariot  of  fire, 
And  the  world  was  quite  under  my  feet. ) 

7      0!  the  rapturous  height 

Of  that  holy  delight, 
Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood! 

Of  my  Saviour  possest, 

I  was  perfectly  blest, 
As  if  fill'd  with  the  fulness  of  God. 


HYMN  22.     C.  P.  M. 

The  true  Convert. 

1  When  with  my  mind  devoutly  pressed, 
Dear  Saviour,  my  revolving  breast 

Would  past  offences  trace  ; 
Trembling,  I  make  the  black  review, 
Yet,  pleas'd,  behold,  admiring  too, 

The  power  of  changing  grace. 

2  This  tongue  with  blasphemies  defil'd, 
These  feet  to  erring  paths  beguil'd, 

In  heav'nly  league  agree  : 
Who  would  believe  such  lips  could  praise 
Or  think  from  dark  and  winding  ways, 

I  e'er  should  turn  to  thee  ? 

3  These  eyes  that  once  abus'd  the  light, 
Now  lift  to  thee  their  wat'ry  sight, 

And  weep  a  silent  flood  ; 
These  hands  are  rais'd  in  ceaseless  prav'r 
Oh,  wash  away  the  stains  they  wear. 

In  pure  redeeming  blood. 

4  These  ears,  that  once  could  entertain 
The  midnight  oath,  the  festive  strain, 

\roimd  the  sinful  board. 


Conviction  and  Conversion. 

Now,  deaf  to  all  th'  enchanting  noise, 
Avoid  the  throng,  detest  their  joys, 
And  long  to  hear  thy  word. 

Thus  art  thou  serv'd  in  every  part  ; 

Go  on,  blessM  Lord,  to  cleanse  my  heart, 

That  drossy  thing  retine  ; 
That  grace  may  nature's  powers  control, 
And  a  new  creature,  body,  soul, 

Be  ail  and  wholly  thine. 


HYMN  23.     C.  M. 

Old  Things  have  passed  away. 

i  Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue. 
It  has  no  charms  for  me  ; 
Once  I  admird  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  pleasures  now  no  longer  please., 
No  more  content  afford  5 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these; 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

S  As  by  the  light  of  op'ning  day 
The  stars  are  all   conceal'd  ; 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 
When  Jesus  is  reveal'd. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 
I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name  and  love,  and  gracious  voice. 
Have  fixM  mv  roving  heart. 

\  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 
And  wholly  live  to  thee  ; 
"Rut  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  owr> 
\  worthle&s  worm  like  me  r 
C 


36  Conviction  and  Conversion. 

6  Yes!  though  of  sinners  I'm  the  worst, 
I  cannot  doubt  thy  will  ; 
For  if  thou  hadst  not  lov'd  me  first 
I  had  refus'd  thee  still. 


HYMN  24.     L.  M. 

The  new  Convert  humbled. 

1  The  new  born  child  of  gospel  grace, 
Like  some  fair  tree  when  summer's  nigh. 
Beneath  Immanuel's  shilling  face, 

Lifts  up  his  blooming  branch  on  high. 

2  No  fear  he  feels,  he  sees  no  foes  ; 
No  conflict  yet  his  faith  employs  $ 
Nor  has  he  learnt  to  whom  he  owes 
The  strength  and  peace  his  soul  enjoys. 

3  But  sin  soon  darts  its  cruel  sting, 
And  comforts  sink  from  day  to  day  : 
What  seem'd  his  own,  a  self- fed  spring, 
Proves  but  a  brook  that  glides  away. 

4  When  Gideon  arm'd  his  num'rous  host, 
The  Lord  soon  made  his  numbers  less  : 
And  said — lest  Israel  vainly  boast — 

"  My  arm  procur'd  me  this  success." 

5  Thus  will  he  bring  our  spirits  down, 
And  draw  our  ebbing  comforts  low, 
That,  sav'd  by  grace,  but  not  our  own, 
We  may  not  claim  the  praise  we  owe- 

HYMN  25.     L.  M. 

The  Same. 
1  Like  Israel,  safe  upon  the  shore, 
Who  thought  the  conflict  all  was  o'er. 
Young  converts  view  the  frightful  train 
Of  all  their  foes  forever  slain  : 


(  <)iiiictioii  and  Conversion. 

2  But  soon,  with  sickening  heart,  survey 
The  perils  of  the  desert  \\  a\  : 
The  power  of  sin  revives  again, 
And  all  their  hopes  seem  false  and  vain. 

S  The  morning  sun  that  shone  so  bright 
Is  shrouded  in  the  gloom  of  night  5 
Hopeless  the  victor's  crown  to  win, 
They  yield  ere  they  the  fight  begin. 

4  But  Jesus  calls  them  to  the  field  : 

11  Come,  gird  on  harness,  sword  and  shield 
Stand  fast  in  faith,  fight  for  your  King, 
"My  grace  shall  strength  and  vict'ry  bring.': 

HYMN  26.     C.  M. 

The  anxious  Convert. 

1  Anxious,  I  strove  to  find  the  way, 
Which  to  salvation  led  ; 
I  listened  long,  I  try?d  to  pray, 
And  heard  what  many  said. 

I  When  some  of  joys  and  comforts  told, 
I  fear'd  that  I  was  wrong  ; 
For  I  was  stupid,  dead  and  cold, 
Had  neither  joys  nor  song. 

3  The  Lord  my  laboring  heart  relicv'd, 

And  made  my  burden  light ; 
Then  for  a  moment  I  believ'd, 
And  thought  that  all  was  ri»ht. 

4  Of  fierce  temptations  others  talk?d 

Of  anguish  and  dismay  ,: 
Through  what  distresses  they  had  walkM 
Before  thev  found  the  way. 


::S  Conviction  and  Conversion. 

5  Ah !  then  I  thought  my  hopes  were  vain. 

For  I  had  liv'd  at  ease  ; 
I  wish'd  for  all  my  fears  again, 
To  make  me  more  like  these. 

6  I  had  my  wish— the  Lord  disclos'd 

The  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  left  my  naked  soul  expos'd 
To  Satan's  fiery  dart. 

7  Alas!  I  cry'd  in  deep  despair, 

(Borne  down  with-fearful  pain,) 
How  can  I  these  fierce  terrors  bear  1 
And  who  will  now  sustain  ? 

8  Again  my  Saviour  brought  me  aid  -,- 

And  when  he  set  me  free, 
ct  Trust  simply  on  my  word,"  he  said; 
■ii  And  leave  the  rest  to  me." 

HYMN  27.     L.  M. 

Whereas  I  icas  blind,  now  I  see. 

1  Now  let  my  soul  with  wonder  trace. 
The  Saviour's  miracles  of  grace  5 
Now  let  my  lips  and  life  record 
The  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord. 

£  'Till  late  I  fancied  all  was  well, 
Though  walking  in  the  road  to  hell  5 
But  now,  through  grace  divinely  free, 
I,  who  was  blind,  am  brought  to  see! 

3  Long  did  I  on  the  law  rely, 

And  pass  the  Friend  of  sinners  by$ 
But,  what  a  glorious  mystery! 
Though  I  was  blind,  vet  now  I  5ee' 


Profession  and  Baptism. 


II. — Profession  and  Baptism. 


HYMN  28.     C.  M. 


The  young  Convert's  Meditation  respecting  a  Profess- 
ion of  Religion. 

1  And  canst  thou  then  believe,  my  soul, 

That  Jesus  is  thy  friend  ? 
That  he  his  love  hath  nVd  on  thee  ? 
That  love  which  cannot  end  ? 

2  If  thou  in  truth  his  pow'r  hast  known. 

And  felt  his  changing  grace, 

Thy  duty  'tis  his  church  to  join, 

And  give  him  all  the  praise. 

3  He  says  to  each  regen'rate  soul, 

44  Confess  thy  Saviour  God:" 
His  great  command  I  will  obey.j 
I  love  his  holy  word. 

4  But  will  the  saints,  the  sons  of  God, 

Believe  that  I,  so  vile, 
Have  felt  thy  sovereign  love,  my  Lord, 
And  seen  thy  gracious  smile  1 

5  What  shall  I  do,  if  they  refuse, 

And  say,  I  know  thee  not  ? 
Dear  Saviour,  wilt  thou  smile  on  me. 
If  this  should  be  my  lot  1 

6  My  case  I  humbly  leave  with  thee  ; 

Duty  alone  is  mine ! 
In  duty's  pleasant  path  I  shall 
Behold  thy  glory  shine. 


)  Profession  and  Baptism* 

I'll  praise  thee  through  my  pilgrimage, 
With  voice  and  heart  and  tongue ; 

"  Jesus,  my  strength  and  righteousness,5 
jShall  be  my  cheerful  song. 


HYMN  29.     L.  M. 

Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 
A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee  ? 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise. 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  day**- 

.0  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  Sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star  j 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  Just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star!  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  That  dear  Friend, 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  1 
No  :  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  Yes  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  craved 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain— « 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain! 
And  0  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me! 


Profession  and  BaplinDt. 

?  His  institutions  would  I  prize, 

Take  up  my  cross — the  shame  despise  ; 
Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause, 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  lav,-. 

HYMN  30.     C.  M. 

The  Soldier  of  the  Cros.*. 

1  Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb  : 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  causea. 
Or  blush  to  speak   his  name  ? 

2  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  • 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vain  world  a  friend  to  gracc,- 
To  help  us  unto  God  ? 

3  Shall  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flow'ry  beds  of  ease  ; 
"While  others  fight  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sail  through  bloody  seas  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord, 
To  bear  the  cross,  endure  the  shame,. 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  The  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shali  conquer,  though  they  die  $ 
They  see  a  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  morn  shall  rise,- 

And  all  thine  armies  shine, 
With  robes  of  vict'ry  through  the  skies. 
The  glorv  shall  be  thine. 


32  Profession  and  Baptism. 

HYMN  31.     L.  M. 

Immersion  the  appointed  Mode. 

1  When  we  baptize,  we  see  the  mode 
In  honour'd  Jordan's  swelling  flood  $ 
We're  deaf  to  vain  tradition's  voice  ; 
The  way  Christ  chose  becomes  our  choice. 


a 


Down  in  the  stream  they  both  descend, 
And  John  immers'd  the  sinner's  Friend  ; 
Out  the  water  straightway  came 
The  church's  Head,  th'  obedient  Lamb, 

3  The  Baptist  saw  the  heavenly  dove 
Descend  from  op'ning  heavens  above  ; 
And  now  the  Father's  voice  is  heard, 
Approving  the  incarnate  word  : 

4  "  This,  this  is  my  beloved  Son, 

Well  pleas'd  am  I  with  what  he's  done  J 

In  all  things  he  my  will  obeys, 

Then  hear  and  trust  whate'er  he  says." 

5  Now,  ye  believing  souls,  regard 
Th'   example  of  your  glorious  Lord  ; 
Walk  in  his  honour'd  paths,  and  prove 
How  much  your  souls  his  precepts  love. 


HYMN  32.     P.  M. 

Love,  the  Essence  of  Obedience. 

1  0,  ye  blood-wash'd,  ransom'd  sinners, 
Highly  favour'd  of  the  Lord, 
Now  ye  prove  your  love  to  Jesus, 
By  regarding  thus  his  word. 

Rise  and  follow,  rise  and  follow. 


Profession  and  Baptism. 

e  his  wat'ry  tomb  before  you  ; 

Hear  him  echo — "Follow  me  ;" 
For  beneath  the  streams  of  Jordan, 

Christ  your  great  Redeemer  lay. 
Rise  and  follow,  rise  and  follow, 
Rise  and   follow  Christ  to  day. 

5  Yes,  beneath  those  honour'd  waters. 

Great  Immanuel  was  bapti/.'d  ; 
Out  of  which  he  then  ascended, 
And  the  Father  was  well  pleas'd. 
Let  us  follow,  let  us  follow, 
Let  us  follow  Christ  our  Lord. 
4  Love  constrain?  you  all  to  follow 
Jesus  to  his  liquid  grave  : 
Now  look  up  ;  expect  his  presence, 
Which  he  promis'd  you  to  have — 
While  you  follow,  while  you  follow 
Jesus  to  his  liquid  grave. 

6  Jesus,  come  ;  thine  approbation 

May  we  gladly  see  and  feel  ; 
Cause,  O  cause  the  heavens  to  open, 

And  thy  wondrous  love  reveal  : 

And  we'll  follow,  and  we'll  follow, 
And  we'll  follow  thee  our  all. 

HYMN  33.     C.  M. 

Profession  of  Faith,  necessary  before  .Id-ministration. 

1  While  Philip  scann'd  the  sacred  page 

The  eunuch  just  had  read, 
A  certain  water  rose  to  view, 
And  thus  the  Ethiop'  said  : 

2  *  See  here  an  emblematic  flood, 

*  And  what  doth  hinder  me 

•  To  be  baptized,  as  Jesus  taught.. 

*  And  bear  his  cross  with  thee?' 


34  Profession  and  Baptism, 

3  The  faithful  preacher  thus  replied, 

"  If  thou  believe,  thou  may'st  5" 
'I  do,'  he  said — they  quick  descend. 
And  to  the  water  haste. 

4  Intent  on  duty's  call  they  go 

Down  through  the  yielding  stream  ; 
And  straight  the  eunuch  was  baptiz'd 
In  Jesus'  precious  name. 

5  So  now  the  willing  converts  press 

To  hear  the  joyful  sound  ; 
And  those  who  hear  and  live,  are  all 
In  sweet  obedience  found. 

HYMN  34.     L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Candidates. 

1  Now,  thou  exalted  Prince  of  Peace, 
Behold  the  subjects  of  thy  grace  ; 
Drawn  by  the  pleasing  cords  of  love, 
In  wisdom's  ways  they  sweetly  move. 

9.  When  in  the  water  they  descend, 

There  may  they  meet  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Smiling  from  yonder  blissful  throne, 
Sending  immortal  blessings  down, 

3  0  may  they  find  beneath  the  wave, 
That  Christ  is  in  the  liquid  grave  ; 
May  they  sink  deep  in  love  divine, 
Ancl  feel  the  death  of  self  and  sin. 

4  When  from  the  honour'd  stream  they  rises 
And  view  the  pleasant  op'ning  skies, 
May  the  bright  beams  of  light  appeaiy 
Proving  the  Lord  is  truly  here. 


Profeuion  and  Baptism* 
HYMN  35.     C.  M. 

Baptism  in  the  JS'ame  of  Christ. 

1  Lord,  may  the  messengers  of  peace 

Thy  ev'ry  truth  proclaim  ; 
Sway'd  by  the  force  of  sov'reign  grace> 
Baptize  in  thy  great  name. 

2  If  twice  ten  thousand  foes  withstand 

Thy  word  is  still  the  same  : 
Still  we  obey  thy  great  command. — 
Baptize  in  thy  great  name. 

3  Fearless  of  all  that  men  can  say, 

We  trace  th'  obedient  Lamb, 
Pursue  him  in  the  wat'ry  way, 
Baptizing  in  his  name. 

4  Lord,  while  thy  saints  thus  follow  thee. 

Thy  glory  is  their  aim  ; 
Constrain'd  by  love  they  long  to  be 
Baptiz'd  in  thy  great  name. 

")  Lord,  bid  our  ev'ry  fear  begone, 
Support  each  weaker  frame  ; 
Bless'd  with  thy  presence,  we'll  go  on 
Baptizing  in  thy  name. 

HYMN  36.     L.  M.  » 

Obedience. 

1  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command, 
Now  on  the  water's  brink  we  stand, 
Ready  to  walk  into  the  wave, 

A  lively  emblem  of  the  grave. 

2  Let  neither  shame,  nor  fear,  nor  pride. 
Divert  our  steady  feet  aside  ; 

'Tis  by  appointment  ;  in  thy  name 
We  venture  down  into  the  streair.. 


50  Profession  and  Baptism, 

3  Lord  of  the  universe!  look  down 
And  make  thy  great  salvation  known  .; 
Teach  every  sinner  to  obey 
And  follow  "Jesus  in  the  way." 


HYMN  37.     C  M. 

Baptism.     Original,  bij  J.  E. 

1  Our  dearest  Lord,  look  from  above 

On  us  assembled  here  ; 
O,  grant  thy  presence  and  thy  love, 
Our  fainting  minds  to  cheer. 

2  Here  we  are  come  to  be  baptiz'd. 

His  wise  commands  obey  : 
"Who  his  own  life  has  sacrificed 
To  take  our  sins  away. 

•V  No  merit  in  the  mode  we  claim. 
We  imitate  our  Head, 
Who,  when  baptiz'd  in  Jordan's  stream, 
Out  of  the  waves  was  led, 


HYMM  38.     L.  M. 

Trials  after  pleasant  Obedience . 

%.  Wren  the  eternal  Son  of  God 

Had  been  baptizM  in  Jordan's  flood. 
To  the  lone  desert  lie  repairs. 
And  sore  temptation  firmly  bears. 

2  Should  you  that  have  been  now  baptizM 
Be  thus  with  Satan's  darts  surpris'd  : 
Lift  up  to  heaven  your  joyful  eyes-~ 
Tour  hone,  vonr  IipIo  in  Je^us  H 


Vrojissioii  and  Baptism. 

9  Never  presume  to  think  or  say 
The  stream  hath  wash'd  your  sins  away  : 
Never  depend  on  what's  your  own, 
Nor  trust  to  works  nor  duties  done. 

4  Each  rite,  which  truth  and  love  ordain, 
Points  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain  ; 
Our  wandering  thoughts  to  him  they  call, 
The  centre  and  the  soul  of  all. 

"J  Baptiz'd  with  Christ,  be  this  your  aim. 
To  dignify  the  Christian  name  ; 
With  him  aspire  to  things  above, 
And  put  on  Christ  in  faith  and  love,' 

HYMN  59.     S.  M. 

Confessing  Christ  in  Ids  Institution. 

1  We  dare  no  longer  stand 
As  neuters  to  thy  cause  ; 

But  by  the  help  of  grace  we'll  yield 
Obedience  to  thy  laws. 

2  Into  the  watery  tomb 
We  cheerfully  descend, 

In  token  of  our  faith  and  love 
To  our  celestial  Friend. 

5  Lord,  meet  us  here  this  day. 
Who  come  to  do  thy  will  ; 

Grant  us  thy  presence,  dearest  Lord. 
Thy  promis'd  grace  fulfil. 

4      Descend,  0  heavenly  Dovt, 
And  wing  our  souls  away, 
Trp  to  the  bright  and  heavenly  joys 
Of  cverhsting  day, 

D 


38  Various  Subjects. 


III. —  Various  mSubject$. 
HYMN  40.     L.  M. 

Social  Meeting. 

1  Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise  : 

Q  "  There,"  says  the  Saviour,   "  will  I  be, 
Amid  this  little  company  ; 
To  them  unvail  my  smiling  face, 
And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Helying  on  thy  faithful  word  : 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heav'nly  love. 


HYMN  41.     L.  M. 

Separation. 

1  Come  ye,  who  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Who  are  from  sin  and  bondage  freed  : 
Submit  to  all  the  ways  of  God, 
And  walk  this  narrow  happy  road. 

CHORUS. 

And  Fll  sing  Hallelujah* 

And  glory  be  to  the  Lord  on  high ; 

And  Pll  sing  Hallelujah 

fVh'tie  glory's  flaming  through  thf*.  sty 


I'urious  Subjects. 

Great  tribulation  von  shall  meet, 
Hut  soon  you'll  walk  the  golden  street ; 
Though  hell  may  rage  and   vent  her  spite. 
Yet  Christ  will  save  hii  heart's  delight. 
And  ril  sing,  <yc. 

o  The  happy  day  will  soon  appear, 

When  Gabriel's  trumpet  you  shall  hear 
Sound  through  the  earth,  yea,  down  to  hell. 
To  call  the  nations  great  and  small. 
And  ril  sing,  fyc. 

4  Behold  the  skies  in  burning  flame, 
The  trumpet  louder  still  proclaim, 
The  world  must  hear  and  know  their  doom,, 
The  separation  now  is  come. 
And  I'll  sing,  <$-c. 


HYMN  42.     5  &  It's. 

JYeio  Year. 

1  Come,  let  us  anew 

v  Our  journey  pursue, 

Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear! 
His  adorable   will 
Let  us  gladly  fulfil, 
And  our  talents  improve 
By  the  patience  of  hope  and  the  labour  of  love, 

2  Our  life  is  a  dream, 
Our  time,  as  a  stream, 

Glides  swiftly  away, 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay  ; 
The  arrow  is  flown, 
The  moment  is  gone  ; 
The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  here. 


4fi  Furious  Subjects. 

3  0  that  each  in  the  day 
Of  his  coming  may  say, 
c  I  have  fought  my  way  through, 
I  have  finished  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to  do. 
O  that  each  from  his  Lord 
May  receive  the  glad  word, 
<  Wel'l  and  faithfully  done ! 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne. 

HYMN  43.     6  &  8's. 
The  Beggar's  Prayer. 

1  Encourag'd  by  thy  word 

Of  promise  to  the  poor, 

Behold  a  beggar,  Lord, 

Waits  at  thy  mercy-door  : 
No  hand,  no  heart,  dear  Lord,  but  thine> 
Can  help  or  pity  wants  like  mine. 

£  The  beggar's  usual  plea, 
Relief  from  men  to  gain, 
If  offer'd  unto  thee, 
I  know  thou  would'st  disdain  ; 
But  those  which  move  thy  gracious  ear. 
Are  such  as  men  would  scorn  to  hear. 

S  I  have  no  right  to  say, 

That  though  I  now  am  poor, 

Yet  once  there  was  a  dav 

"When  I  possessed  more  ; 
Thou  know'st  that,  from  my  very  birth, 
I've  been  the  poorest  wretch  on  earth* 

4  Nor  dare  I  to  profess, 
As  beggars  often  do, 
Though  great  is  my  distress. 
My  faults  have  been  but  fei 


furious  Subjects*  41 

It  thou  should  leave  my  soul  to  starve., 
It  would  be  what  I  well  deserve. 

5  Nor  dare  I  to  pretend 
I  never  begg'd  before, 
And  if  thou  now  befriend, 
I'll  trouble  thee  no  more  ; 

Thou  often  hast  reliev'd  my  pain, 
And  often  I  must  come  again. 

6  Though  crumbs  are  much  too  good 
For  such  a  wretch  as  I, 

No  less  than  children's  food 
My  soul  can  satisfy. 

0  do  not  frown  and  bid  me  go, 

1  must  have  all  thou  canst  bestow. 

7  Nor  can  I  willing  be 
Thy  bounty  to  conceal 
From  others,  who  like  me 
Their  wants  and  hunger  feel ; 

I'll  tell  them  of  thy  mercy's  store,. 
And  try  to  send  a  thousand  more. 

8  Thy  ways,  thou  Only  "Wise, 

Our  thoughts  and  ways  transcend, 

Far  as  the  arched  skies 

Above  this  earth  extend. 
Such  pleas  as  mine,  men  would  not  hear, 
But  God  receives  a  beggar's  prayer. 


HYMN  44.     L.  M. 

The  Apple  Tree. 
1  The  tree  of  life  my  soul  hath  seen, 
Laden  with  fruit  and  always  green  : 
The  trees  of  nature  fruitless  be, 
Compar'd  with  Christ,  the  apple-tree. 
D  2 


42  Various  Subjects. 

3  This  beauty  doth  all  things  excel, 
By  faith  I  know,  but  ne'er  can  tell 
The  glory  which  I  now  can  see 
In  Jesus  Christ,  the  apple-tree. 

3  For  happiness  I  long  have  sought, 
And  pleasure  dearly  have  I  bought  ; 
I  miss'd  of  all — but  now  [  see 

?Tis  found  in  Christ,  the  apple-tree. 

4  With  great  delight  I'll  make  my  stay, 
Nothing  shall  fright  my  soul  away  ; 
Among  the  sons  of  men  I  see 
There's  none  like  Christ,  the  apple-tree. 

5  I'll  sit  and  eat  this  fruit  divine, 

It  cheers  my  heart  like  heav'nly  wine  j 
And  now  this  fruit  is  sweet  to  me, 
That  grows  on  Christ,  the  apple-tree. 

6  This  fruit  doth  make  my  soul  to  thrive. 
It  keeps  my  dying  faith  alive  ; 
Which  makes  my  soul  in  haste  to  be 
With  Jesus  Christ,  the  apple-tree. 


HYMN  45.      L.  M. 

The  Wanderer.  Is  Ephraim  my  dear  Son  f  Jer.  xxxi.  20 

1  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 
And  seek  an  injur'd  Father's  face  : 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn. 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 
And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 
His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart* 


jt/s  Subj 

Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 
He  heard  thy  deep,  repentant  sigh. 
He  heard  thy  soften'd  spirit  mourn. 
"When  no  intruding  ear  was  nigh. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live  : 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  cast  away  thy  slavish  fear ; 

'Tis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn"'— - 

'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

Return,  0  wanderer,  return, 
Regain  thy  lost,  lamented  rest  : 
Jehovah's  melting  bowels  yearn 
To  clasp  his  Ephraim  to  his  breast 


HYMN  46.     L.  M. 

Exhortation  to  Prayer. 

I  What  various  hindrances  we  meet- 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer^ 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

chorus. 
O  pray  on,  brethren  and  sisters  too, 
The  heav'nly  land  we  have  in  view. 

3  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw. 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw  ; 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  everv  blessing  from  above. 

Cho. 


44  Various  Subjects. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  tight ; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

Cho. 

4  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide* 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side ; 

But  when  through  weariness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd. 

Cho. 

5  Have  you  no  words  ?  ah,  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
AVith  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

Cho. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  Heaven  in  supplication  sent, 

Your  cheerful  song  would  oft'ner  be, 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me.** 
Cho.     Opray  on,  fyc. 


HYMN  47.     L.  M. 

The  Good  Old  Way. 
X  Lift  up  your  heads,  Emmanuel's  friends, 
And  taste  the  pleasures  Jesus  sends  : 
Let  nothing  cause  you  to  delay, 
But  hasten  on  the  Good  Old  Way. 

CHORUS. 

0  blessed  way!  how  good  it  is, 

To  dwell  where  loving  Jesus  lives  ; 
A  life  of  love,  a  heaven  below, 

1  have  no  doubt  you-ll  find  it  *o. 


furious  Subfi 

I  Our  conflict!  here,  though  great  they  be. 
Shall  not  prevent  our  victory, 
It'  we  but  watch,  and  strive  and  pray, 
Like  soldiers  in  the  Good  Old  Way. 

Clio. 

3  Though  Satan  may  his  power  employ, 
Our  peace  and  comfort  to  destroy  ; 
Yet  never  fear,  we'll  win   the  day, 
And  shout  and   sing  the  Good  Old  Way. 

Cho. 

4  0  Good  Old  Way,  how  good  thou  art  ! 
May  none  of  us  from    thee  depart ; 
But  may  our  actions  always  say, 
We're  walking  in  the  Good  Old  Way. 

Cho, 

5  And  when  on  Pisgalvs  top  we  stand, 
And  view  by  faith  the  promis'd  land, 
Then  we  will  shout,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
And  march  along  the  Good  Old  Way. 

Cho. 

t>  Ye  valiant  souls,  for  heaven  contend, 
Remember  life  is  near  its  end  ; 
Our  God   will  wipe  all  tears  away, 
When  we  have  run  the  Good  Old  Way. 

Cho. 

7  When   far  beyond  this  mortal  shore, 
We'll  join  with  those  who've  ^one  before, 
And  shout  to  think  we've  gain'd  the  dav, 
By  walking  in  the  Good  Old  way. 

Cho*     0  blessed  trav,  fr*-. 


46  Various  Subjects. 

HYMN  48.     5  &  6's. 

The  Lord  xo'dl provide. 

1  Though  troubles  assail, 
And  dangers  affright, 
Though  friends  should  all  fail, 
And  foes  all  unite  ; 

Yet  one  thing  secures  us, 
Whatever  betide, 
The  scripture  assures  us, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

2  The  birds,  without  barn 
Or  storehouse,  are  fed  ; 
From  them  let  us  learn 
To  trust  for  our  bread: 
His  saints,  what  is  fitting, 
Shall  ne'er  be  denied, 
So  long  as  'tis  written, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

5  We  may,  like  the  ships, 
By  tempests,  be  tost 
On  perilous  deeps, 
But  cannot  be  lost ; 
Though  Satan  enrages 
The  wind  and  the  tide, 
The  promise  engages, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

4  His  call  we  obey 
Like  Abram  of  old, 
Not  knowing  our  way, 
But  faith  makes  us  bold  ; 
For  though  we  are  strangers, 
We  have  a  good  Guide, 
And  trust  in  all  dangers, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 


/  arum*  &abj<  t  47 


PAUSE. 

.1  When  Satan  appears 
To  stop  up  our  path. 
And  fill  us  with  fears, 
We  triumph  by  faith  ; 
He  cannot  take  from  us, 
Though  oft  he  has  try'd, 
This  heart-cheering  promise. 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

6  He  tells  us  we're  weak, 
Our  hope  is  in  vain, 
The  good  that  we  seek 
We  nerer  shall  obtain  ; 
But  when  such  suggestion? 
Our  spirits  have  ply'd, 
This  answers  all  questions.. 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

7  No  strength  of  our  own, 
Or  goodness  we  claim  : 
Yet  since  we  have  known 
The  Saviour's  great  name. 
In  this  our  strong  tower 
For  safety  we  hide — 
The   Lord  is  our  power, 
The  Lord  will  provide. 

8  When  life  sinks  apace, 
And  death  is  in  view, 
This  word  of  his  grace 
Shall  comfort  us  through  : 
Xo  fearing  or  doubting 
With  Christ  on  our  side, 
We  hope  to  die  shouting. 
The  Lord  will  provide. 


a 


48  Various   Subjects. 

HYMN  49.     S's. 

What   think   yc  of  Christ  ? 

1  "  What  think  ye  of  Christ  V9  is  the  test, 
To  try  both  your  state  and  your  scheme  ; 
You  cannot  be  right  in  the  rest, 
Unless  you  think  rightly  of  him ; 
As  Jesus  appears  in  your  view, 
As  he  is  beloved  or  not ; 
So  God  is  disposed  to  you, 
And  mercy  or  wrath  is  your  lot. 

Some  call  him  a  Saviour  in  word, 
But  mix  their  own  works  with  the  plan  ; 
And  hope  he  his  help  will  afford, 
When  they  have  done  all  they  that  can  : 
If  doings  prove  rather  too  light, 
A  little  they  own  they  may  fail — 
They  purpose  to  make  up  full  weight, 
By  casting  his  name  in  the  scale. 

Some  take  him  a  creature  to  be — 

A  man,  or  an  angel  at  most  ; 

Sure  these  have  no  feelings  like  me, 

Nor  know  themselves  wretched  and  lost ; 

So  guilty — so  helpless  am  I, 

I  could  not  confide  in  his  word, 

Unless  I  could  make  the  reply, 

That  Christ  is  "My  Lord  and  my  God.v 

If  ask'd  what  of  Jesus  I  think  ? 
Though  still  my  best  thoughts  are  but  poor, 
I  say  he's  my  meat  and  my  drink, 
My  life,  and  my.  strength,  and  my  store  ; 
My  shepherd,  my  husband,  my  friend. 
My  Saviour  from  sin  and  from  thrall ; 
My  hope  from  beginning  to  end, 
My  portion,  my  Lord,  and  mv  all. 


Subjects.  49 

HYMN  50.     L.  1\   M. 

77/ c  ftfinu  c//. 

1  Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
The  gospel  sounds  the  jubilee  ; 

My  stammering  tongue  shall  sound  aloud. 
From  land  to  land,  from  sea  to  sea  ; 
And  as  I  preach  from  place  to  place, 
I'll  trust  alone  in  God?s  free  grace. 

2  Farewell,  in  bonds  of  union  dear, 
Like  strings  you  twine  about  my  heart : 
I  humbly  beg  your  earnest  prayer, 

Till  we  shall  meet  no  more  to  par 
Till  we  shall  meet  in  worlds  abo 
Encircled  in  eternal  love. 

3  Farewell,  my  earthly  friends  below, 
Although  so  kind  and  dear  to  me  ; 
My  -Jesus  calls,  and  I  must  go 

To  sound  the  gospel  jubilee  ; 

To  sound  the  joy,  and  bear  the  news 
To  Gentile  worlci,  and  royal  Jews. 

4  Farewell,  young  people,  one  and  all, 
While  God  to  me  my  breath  will  give, 
FJ1  pray  to  the  eternal  All, 

That  your  dear  souls  in  Christ  may  live  $ 
That  your  dear  souls  prepared  may  be 
To  reign  in  bliss  eternally. 

5  Farewell  to  all  below  the  sun  ; 
And  as  I  pass  in  tears  below, 

The  path  is  straight  my  feet  shall  run, 

And  God  will  keep  me  as  I  go — 
And  God  will  keep  me  in  his  hand, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land, 
E 


5'0  Various  Subjects* 

6  Farewell,  farewell  !  I  look  above  : 
Jesus,  my  Friend,  to  thee  I  call  ; 
My  joy,  my  crown,  my  only  love, 
My  safeguard  here,  my  heav'nly  all ; 
My  theme  to  preach,  my  song  to  sing, 
In  death  my  hope,  my  glorious  King. 


HYMN  51.     6  &  8's. 
Ministers1  Conflict. 

1  What  contradictions  meet 
In  Ministers'  employ! 

It  is  a  bitter  sweet, 

A  sorrow  full  of  joy  : 
No  other  post  affords  a  place 
For  equal  honour  or  disgrace! 

2  Who  can  describe  the  pain 
Which  faithful  preachers  feel  ; 
Constrain'd  to  speak  in  vain, 
To  hearts  as  hard  as  steel ! 

Or  who  can  tell  the  pleasures  felt, 
When  stubborn  hearts  begin  to  melt  ? 

3  The  Saviour's  dying  love, 
The  soul's  amazing  worth, 
Their  utmost  efforts  move, 
And  draw  their  bowels  forth  : 

They  pray  and   strive,  their  rest  departs. 
Till  Christ  shall  dwell  in  sinners'  hearts. 

4  If  some  small  hope  appear, 
They  still  are  not  content ; 
But,  with  a  jealous  fear, 
They  watch  for  the  event  : 

Too  oft  they  find  their  hopes  deceiv'd, 
Then  how  their  inmost  souls  are  griev'd  : 


Various  Subjects.  51 

5  But  when  their  pains  succeed. 
And,  from  the  tender  blade, 
The  rip-ning  ears  proceed, 
Their  toils  are  ever-paid. 

No  harvest  joy  can  equal  their-. 
To  find  the  fruit  of  all  their  cares. 

6  On  what  lias  now  been  sown. 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow  : 
The  powV  is  thine  alone, 

To  make  it  spring  and   grow  : 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  praise. 

HYMN  52.     C.  M. 

Pauls  Farewell  Charge. 
1  \Yhen  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends 
It  was  a  weeping  day  ; 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends, 
And  wip'd  their  fears  away. 
3  Ere  long  they  met  again  with  joy, 
(Secure  no  more  to  part) 
Where  praises  every  tongue  employ, 
And  pleasure  fills  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace 

Their  children  soon   shall  meet ; 
Together  see  their  Saviour's  face, 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 

4  But  thev  who  heard  the  word  in  vain, 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warned, 
Will  tremble  when  they  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scorn'd. 

5  On  your  own  heads  your  blood  will  fall 

It  any  perish  here  : 
The  preachers,  who  have  told  you  all, 
*hall  stand  approved  clear. 


$$  Various  Subjects. 

6  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone, 
Is  not  their  utmost  view  ; 
Oh  I  hear  their  prayer,  thy  message  own. 
And  save  their  hearers  too. 


HYMN  53.      C.  If.      Baldwin. 
The  Year  of  Ike  Redeemed. 

1  Gome,  welcome  this  new  year  of  grace, 

Proclaim'd  through  Jesus'  blood  ; 
The  happy  year  of  our  release, 
To  seal  our  peace  with  God. 

2  We  early  wander'd  from  our  God, 

In  the  dark  niaze  of  sin  ; 
The  year  of  the  redeem'd  is  come, 
To  bring  us  back  again. 

3  We  once  could  spurn  at  offer'd  grace, 

And  slight  a  Saviour's  charms  ; 
The  year  of  the  redeem'd  is  come, 
To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

4  We  hear  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Proclaim  the  jubilee  ; 
The  year  of  the  redeem'd  is  come, 
To  set  the  ransom'd  free. 

5  Ye  aged  saints,  who  have  long  sighM 

To  see  this  happy  day, 
The  year  of  the  redeem'd  is  come, 
To  wipe  your  tears  away. 

6  Ye  lovely  youth,  who  late  have  known 

The  sweets  of  pard'ning  grace, 
The  year  of  the  redeem'd  demands 
Your  noblest  acts  of  praise. 

7  But,  O  ye  careless,  Christless  sou 

Who  scorn  the  happy  few, 


/  itrious  Subjects. 

^ne  year  of  the  redeenvd  will  come, 
And  take  them  all  from  you. 

S  Then  will  you  mourn,  and  say  at  last, 
M  We  did  instruction  hate  ; 
The  year  of  the  redeem'd  is  past. 
And  now  it  is  too  late." 

HYMN  54.     7  k  6?s. 
Longing  for  Hear  en. 

1  0  when  shall  I  see  Jesus, 

And  reign  with  him  above. 
And  from  that  flowing  fountain 

Drink  everlasting  love? 
"When  shall  L  be  delivered 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with   my  blessed  Jesus 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in? 

2  But  now  I  am  a  soldier, 

My  Captain's  gone  before. 
He's  given  me  my  orders, 

And  bid  me  not  give  o'er  ! 
His  faithful  word  has  promis'd 

A  righteous  crown  to  give, 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 

Eternal  life  shall  have. 

1  Through  grace,  I  am  determin'd 
To  conquer,  though  I  die, 
And  then  away  to  Jesus, 

On  wings  of  love,  I'll  fly. 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 

I  bid  you  all  adieu  ; 
And  O,  my  friends,  prove  faithful. 
And  on  vour  way  pursue. 
E  2 


54  Various  Subjects. 

4  And  if  you  meet  with  troubles 

And  trials  on  your  wa}r, 
Then  cast  your  care  on  Jesus, 

And  don't  forget  to  pray. 
Gird  on  the  heav'nly  armour 

Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  love  : 
Then,  when  the  combat's  ended, 

He'll  carry  you  above. 

5  0  do  not  be  discourag'd, 

For  Jesus  is  your  friend  ; 
And  if  you  want  more  knowledge 

He'll  not  refuse  to  lend  : 
Neither  will  he  upbraid  you, 

Though  oft'ner  you  request : 
He'll  give  you  grace  to  conquer. 

And  take  you  home  to  rest. 

6  And  when  the  last  loud  trumpet 

Shall  rend  the  vaulted  skies, 
And  bid  the  sleeping  millions 

From  their  cold  beds  arise, 
Our  ransom'd  dust,  reviv'd, 

Bright  beauties  shall  put  on, 
And  soar  to  the  blest  mansion 

Where  our  Redeemer's  gone. 

f  We  shall  outvie  the  angels 

With  the  redeemed  throng, 
And  shout  aloud,   " Salvation!'* 

'Twill  be  our  endless  song. 
They  sing  creating  goodness. 

But  voe  redeeming  love  ; 
rTis  this  shall  be  our  glory 

In  realms  of  joy  above. 


larious  Subji 
HYMN  55.     s's. 

Young  people  all,  attention  give, 
"While  I  add  res-  you  in  God's  name  ; 
You  who  in  sin  and  fully  live, 
Come  hear  the  connsel  of  a  friend  : 
I've  sought  for  b!i>s  in  glitt'ring  * 
I've  rang'cl  th'  alluring  scenes  of  life. 
But  never  found  substantial  joys, 
Until  I  heard  my  Saviour's  voice. 

He  spake  at  once  my  sins  forgiven, 
And  swept  my  load  of  guilt  away  ;    . 
He  gave  me  glory,  peace,  and  heaven, 
And  thus  I  found  the  good  old  way. 
And  now  with  trembling  sense  I  view 
Huge  billows  roll  beneath  your  feet, 
While  death  eternal  waits  for  you, 
"Who  slight  the  force  of  gospel  truth. 

Youth,  like  the  spring,  will  soon  be  gone  : 
By  sleety  winds,  or  conquering  death, 
Your  morning  sun  may  set  at  noon, 
And  leave  you  ever  in  the  dark. 
Your  sparkling  eyes  and  blooming  cheeks 
Must  wither  like  the  blasted  rose  ; 
The  coffin,  earth,  and  winding  sheet, 
Must  soon  your  active  limbs  enclose. 

Ye  heedless  ones,  who  widely  stroll, 
The  grave  must  soon  become  your  bed  : 
There  darkness  reigns  and  vapours  move 
In  solemn  silence  round  your  head. 
Your  friends  will  pass  the  lonesome  place, 
And  with  a  sigh  move  slow  along, 
Still  gazing  at  those  spires  of  grass 
ich  will  be  o'er  your  bodies  grown. 


56  Various  Subjects. 

5  But  0  the  soul,  where  vengeance  reigns! 
It  sinks  in  groans  and  ceaseless  cries  ; 
It  moves  amidst  the  burning  flames 

In  boundless  woes  and  agonies. 
There,  swallow'd  up  in  blackest  night, 
Where  devils  dwell  and  thunders  roar, 
To  sink  in  keen  despair  and  guilt, 
"When  thousand  thousand  years  are  o?er. 

6  Oh,  fellow  youth!  this  is  the  state 
Of  all  who  do  free  grace  refuse  ; 
And  soon  with  you  'twill  be  too  late 
The  way  of  life  in  Christ  to  choose. 
Come,  lay  your  carnal  weapons  by, 
No  longer  fight  against  your  Lord  ; 
And  with  my  mission  now  comply, 
And  heaven  shall  be  your  great  reward. 

HYMN  56.     C.  M. 

The  Band  of  Love. 
I  Our  souls  in  love  together  knit 

Cemented  into  one, 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice  ; 

'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun. 
Our  hearts  have  burn'd  while  Jesus  spake, 

And  glow'd  with  sacred  fire  ; 
He  stoop'd,  and  talk'd,  and  fed,  and  blest, 

And  fiird  th'  enlarg'd  desire. 
chorus,  l.  M. 
".#  Saviour!"  let  creation  sing! 
"  A.  Saviour!"  let  all  heaven  ring! 
He's  God  with  us,  we  feel  him  ours, 
His  fulness  on  our  souls  he  pours : 
'Tis  almost  done,  'tis  almost  o'er, 
We're  following  those  who're  gone  before : 
We  soon  shall  reach  that  blissful  shore, 
Where  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 


Carious  Subjects. 

I  We're  soldier?,  fighting  for  our  God, 
Let  trembling  cowards  fly  ,- 
We'll  stand  unshaken,  firm,  and  fix'd, 

Witfc  Christ  to  live  and  die. 
Let  devils  rage  and  hell  assail, 
We'll  fight  our  passage  thin:. 
Though  foes  unite  and  friends  desert, 
We'll  seize  the  prize  in  view.  Cho. 

3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain  : 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  show'r. 

And  all  its  moisture  drain. 
A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows! 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood  ; 
Oh!  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth, 

Till  all  proclaim  thee  God.  Cho. 

4  And  when  thou  mak?st  thy  jewels  up, 
And  set'st  thy  starry  crown  ; 
"When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 

Proclaim'd  by  thee  thine  own  ; 
May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 
Be  sinners  sav?d  by  grace  : 
From  glory  unto  glory  changrd, 
Behold  thee  face  to  face! 
Cho.     "A  Saviour,"  $c. 
.  ■  •#•  ii 
HYMN  57.     8  &  r>s. 

The  good  Shepherd. 

1  Let  thy  kingdom,  blessed  Saviour, 
Come,  and  bid  our  jarring  cea 
Ccme,  O  come  and   reign  forever. 
God  of  love  and  Prinze  of  pea 


58  Various  Subjects. 

Visit  now  thy  precious  Zion, 

See  thy  people  mourn  and  weep  ; 

Day  and  night  thy  lambs  are  crying, 
Come,  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

2  Many  follow  men's  inventions, 

And  submit  to  human  laws  ; 
Hence  division  and  contentions 

Sully  the  Redeemer's  cause — 
Hence  we  suffer  persecution  : 

While  the  foolish  virgins  sleep, 
All  is  uproar  and  confusion  ; 

Come,  good  Shepherd,  lead  thy  sheep. 

3  Some  of  Paul,  some  of  Apollos, 

Some  of  Cephas,  none  agree  ; 
Jesus,  may  we  hear  thee  call  us, 

Help  us,   Lord,  to  follow  thee  : 
Then  we'll  rush  through  what  encumbers, 

Ev'ry  hind'rance  overleap, 
Fearing  not  their  force  or  numbers  ; 

Come,  good   Shepherd,   feed  thy  sheep. 

4  Lord,   in  us  there  is  no  merit, 

We've  been  sinners  from  our  youth  : 
Guide  us,  Lord,  by  thy  good  Spirit, 
That  shall  teach  us  all  thy  truth  : 
On  the  gospel  word  we'll  venture, 

Till  in  death's  cold  arms  we  sleep  : 
Love's  our  bond,  and  Christ  our  centre- 
Come,  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

5  Come,  good  Lord,  with  courage  arm  us, 

Persecution  we'll  not  fear  : 
Nothing,  Lord,  we  know  can  harm  us, 

While  our  loving  Shepherd's  near; 
Glory,  glory  be  to  Jesus, 

At  his  namo  our  hearts  do  leap  : 


furious   Stibji 

He  both  comforts  us  and  frees  us. 
The  good  Shepherd  feeds  his  sheep. 

6  Hear  the  Prince  of  your  salvation, 

Saying,  "Fear  not,  little  flock, 
"I  myself  am  your  foundation, 

"  Ye  are  built  upon  this  rock  : 
"  Shun  the  paths  of  vice  and  folly, 

"Lest  you  sink  into  the  deep  ; 
M  Look  to  me,  and  be  ye  holy, 

kfcI  delight  to   feed  my  sheep.*' 

7  Christ  alone  our  souls  shall  rest  on. 

Taught  by  him  we  own  his  name  ; 
Sweetest  of  all  names  is  Jesus, 

How  it  doth  our  hearts  inflame  1 
Glory!  glory!  give  him  glory, 

Strong  is  he,  and  he  will  keep  : 
He  will  clear  our  way  before  us, 

The  good  Shepherd  feeds  his  sheep. 


HYMN  58.     5  &  6's. 

I  tcill  trust,  and  not  be  afraid. 

1  Begone,  unbelief, 
My  Saviour  is  near. 
And  for  my  relief 
He  will  surely  appear  : 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle, 
And  he  will  perform  : 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel 
I  smile  at  the  storm. 

I  Though  dark  be  my  way 
Since  he  is  my  guide, 
"Tis  mine  to  obey. 
"Tis  his  to  provide  : 


60  Various  Subjects. 

Though  cisterns  be  broken, 
And  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  he  has  spoken 
Shall  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love  in  time  past 
Forbids  me  to  think, 
He'll  leave  me  at  last 
In  trouble  to  sink: 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer 
I  have  in  review, 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure 
To  help  me  quite  through. 

4  Determin'd  to"*save, 

He  watclrd  o'^r  my  path, 
When  Satan's  "blind  slave, 
I  sported  with  death  ; 
And  can  he  have  taught  me 
To  trust  in  his  name, 
And  thus  far  have  brought  me 
To  put  me  to  shame  ? 

5  Why  should  I  complain 
Of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  1 
He  told  me  no  less  : 
The  heirs  of  salvation, 
I  know  from  his  word, 
Through  much  tribulation 
Must  follow  their  Lord. 

6  How  bitter  that  cup, 
No  heart  can  conceive. 
Which  he  drank  quite  up. 
That  sinners  might  live! 
His  way  was  much  rougher, 
And  darker  than  mine  : 


Various  Subjects.  *ji 

Did  Christ,  my  Lord,  suffer, 
And  shall  I  repine  r 

7  Since  all  that  I  meet 
Shall  work  for  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet, 
The  med'cine  is  food  ; 
Though  painful  at  present, 
'Twill  cease  before  long  ; 
And  then,  0  how  pleasant 
The  conqueror's  song! 

HYMN  59.      C.  M. 

Coronation  of  Christ. 
ANGELS. 

1  All  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name! 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall : 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

MARTYRS. 

2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God. 

Who  from  his  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

CONVERTED    JEWS. 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small  ; 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace* 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

BELIEVING    GENTILES. 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
F 


Gxi  Various  Subjects. 

SINNERS    OF    EVERY    AGE. 

5  Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  love, 

Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall, 
Now  joy  with  all  the  hosts  above, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

SINNERS    OF    EVERY    NATION. 

6  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

OURSELVES. 

7  0  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng. 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

HYMN  60.     P.  M. 

The  Garden  Hymn. 
1  The  Lord  into  his  garden  comes  : 
The  spices  yield  a  rich  perfume  ; 

The  lilies  grow  and  thrive  ; 
Refreshing  showers  of  grace  divine, 
From  Jesus  flow  to  ev'ry  vine, 
Which  makes  the  dead  revive. 
Q,  0  that  this  dry  and  barren  ground 
In  springs  of  water  may  abound, 

A  fruitful  soil  become  ; 
The  desert  blossoms  as  the  rose, 
When  Jesus  conquers  all  his  foe?. 
And  makes  his  people  one. 
3  The  glorious  time  is  rolling  on, 
The  gracious  work  is  now  begun  : 
My  sou]  a  witness  is : 


Various  Subjects*  63 

I  taste  and  5ee  the  pat-don  i 
For  all  mankind  as  well  as  me — 
Who  come  to  Christ  may  live. 

4  The  worst  of  sinners  here  may  find 
A  Saviour  pitiful  and  kind, 

Who  will  them  all  receive! 
Xone  are  too  late  who  will  repent  ; 
Out  of  one  sinner  legions  went  : 

Jesus  did  him  relieve. 

5  Come,  brethren,  ye  who  love  the  Lord. 
And  taste  the  sweetness  of  his  word. 

In  Jesus'  ways  go  on  ; 
Our  troubles  and  our  trials  here 
Will  only  make  us  richer  there, 

When  we  arrive  at  home. 

PAUSE. 

6  We  feel  that  heaven  is  now  begun, 
It  issues  from  the  shining  throne, 

From  Jesus'  grace  on  high  : 
It  comes  like  floods  we  can't  contain, 
We  drink,  and  drink,  and  drink  again. 

And  yet  we  still  are  dry. 

7  But  when  we  come  to  reign  above, 
And  all  surround  the  throne  of  love, 

We'll  drink  a  full  supply  ; 
Jesus  will  lead  his  armies  through, 
To  living  fountains  where  they  flow, 

Which  never  will  run  dry. 

S  There  shall  we  reign,  and  shout,  and  sing, 
And  make  the  upper  regions  ring, 
When  all  the  saints  get  home  ; 
Come  on,  come  on,  my  brethren  dear, 
to  shall  we  meet  together  there, 
For  Jesus  bids  us  come. 


d4  Various  Subject  a. 

9  Amen,  amen,  my  soul  replies, 

I'm  bound  to  meet  him  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  mansion  there  : 
Now  here's  my  heart,  now  here's  my  hand, 
To  meet  you  in  that  heav'nly  land 

Where  we  shall  part  no  more. 

10  There  on  that  peaceful  happy  shore, 
We'll  sing  and  shout  our  sun 'rings  o'er, 

In  sweet  redeeming  love  : 
We'll  shout  and  praise  our  conq'ring  King, 
Who  died  himself  that  he  might  bring 

Us j  rebels,  near  to  God. 


HYMN  61.     C.  M. 

Lord's  Day  Evening. 

1  When,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 

Behold  thee  all  serene, 
Blest  in  perpetual  Sabbath  day. 
Without  a  veil  between  ? 

2  Assist  me  while  I  wander  here, 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares  ; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 
And  then  accept  my  prayers. 

5  Release  my  soul  from  every  chain, 
No  more  hell's  captive  led ; 
And  pardon  a  repenting  child 
For  whom  the  Saviour  bled. 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  0  spare  the  soul 
That  gives  itself  to  thee  : 
Take  all  that  I  possess  below. 
And  give  thyself  to  me. 


/  arious  Subji 

5  Thy  Spirit,  0  my  Father,  give 
To  be  my  guide  and  friend  ; 
To  light  my  path  to  ceaseless  joys. 
To  Sabbaths  without  end. 


HYMN  62.     P.  M. 

Heaven. 

1  Burst,  ye  emerald  gates,  and  bring 

To  my  raptur'd  vision, 
All  the  ecstatic  joys  that  spring 

Round  the  bright  elysian  : 
Lo!  we  lift  our  longing  eyes, 
Break,  ye  intervening  skies  : 
Sun  of  righteousness  arise, 
Ope  the  gates  of  paradise. 

£  Floods  of  everlasting  light, 
Freely  flash  before  him  ; 
Myriads  with  supreme  delight 

Instantly  adore  him  ; 
Angelic  trumps  resound  his  fame, 
Lutes  of  lucid  gold  proclaim 
All  the  musick  of  his  name, 
Heaven  echoing  the  theme. 

3  Four  and  twenty  elders  rise 

From  their  princely  station  : 
Shout  his  glorious  victories, 

Sing  the  great  salvation  ; 
Cast  their  crowns  before  his  throne, 
Cry  in  reverential  tone, 
Glory  be  to  God  alone, 
Holy!  Holy!  Holy!  One. 

4  Hark!  the  thrilling  symphoni- 

Seem,  methinks,   to  seize  us, 
F  2 


00  Various  Subjects. 

Join  we  too  the  holy  lays — 

Jesus — Jesus — Jesus ! 
Sweetest  sound  in  seraph's  song, 
Sweetest  note  on  mortals'  tongue, 
Sweetest  carol  ever  sung — 
Jesus — Jesus  flow  along. 


HYMN  63.     L.  M. 

Jesus  has  done  all  Things  well. 

1  Now  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise, 
To  my  dear  Lord  my  voice  I'll  raise, 
With  all  his  saints  I'll  join  to  tell, 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

2  How  sovereign,  wonderful,  and  free 
Has  been  his  love  to  sinful  me! 

He  pluck'd  me  as  a  brand  from  hell  : 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

3  I  spurn'd  his  grace,  I  broke  his  laws. 
And  yet  he  undertook  my  cause, 

To  save  me,  though  I  did  rebel  : 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

4  And  since  my  soul  has  known  his  love, 
What  mercies  has  he  made  me  prove! 
Mercies  which  do  all  praise  excel  : 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

5  Where'er  my  Saviour  and  my  God 
Has  on  me  laid  his  gentle  rod, 

I  know,  in  all  that  has  befel, 

My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  vale  of  death, 
And  in  his  arms  shall  lose  my  breath  : 
Yet  then  my  happy  soul  shall  tell, 
Mv  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  welt, 


Various  Subji  <•' 

And  when  to  that  bright  world  I  rise, 
And  join  the  anthems  of  the  skies, 
Above  the  rest  this  note  shall  swell. 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 


HYMN  64.     S.  M. 

God  blessed  for  all  Things. 

Blessed  be  God  for  all, 
For  all  things  here  below  ; 
For  pain,  and  grief,  and  joy,  and  thrall 
To  my  advantage  grow. 

Blessed  be  God  for  shame. 
For  slander  and  disgrace  ; 
Welcome  reproach  for  Jesus'  name. 
Like  flint,  Lord,  set  my  face. 

Blessed  be  God  for  loss, 
For  loss  of  earthly  things  ; 
For  ev'ry  scourge  and  ev'ry  cross 
Me  nearer  Jesus  brings. 

Blessed  be  God  for  want, 
For  want  of  health  and  food  : 
I  live  by  faith,  and  scorn  to  faint, 
For  all  things  work  for  good. 

BIe>sed  be  God  for  pain, 
Which  tears  my  flesh  like  thorn?  : 
It  crucifies  my  carnal  mind, 
To  God  my  soul  returns. 

Blessed  be  God  for  fears 
Of  sin  and  death  and  hell  ; 
When  Christ  who  is  my  life  appcara. 
In  slorv  I  shall  dv 


68  Various  Subjects. 

7  Blessed  be  God  for  friends, 
Blessed  be  God  for  foes  ; 

Blessed  be  God,  whose  gracious  ends, 
No  finite  creature  knows. 

8  Blessed  be  God  for  life, 
Blessed  be  God  for  death, 

Blessed  be  God  for  joy  and  grief : 
I  welcome  all  through  faith. 


HYMN  65.     8  &  7?s. 

The  grateful  Recollection. 

1  Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace  ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  ; 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come  ; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  : 
He  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood. 

5  0!  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be  : 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee! 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 


}  arioui  Subjects. 

HYMN  66.     5&  11 V 
Crucifixion  to  the  World 

i  ()  tell  me  no  more 

Of  this  world's  vain  store! 
The  time  for  such  trifles  with  me  now  is  o'er. 

2  A  country  I've  found, 
Where  true  joys  r. bound  ; 
To  dwell  I'm  determined  on  that  happy  ground. 

S  The  souls  that  believe, 
In  paradise  live  ; 
And  me  in  that  number  will  Jesus  receive. 

4  My  soul,  don't  delay, 
He  calls  thee  away  ; 

Rise,  follow  thy  Saviour,  and  bless  the  glad  day. 

5  No  mortal  doth  know 

What  he  can  bestow,  [go. 

What  light,  strength,  and  comfort :  go  after  him. 

6  And  when  I'm  to  die, 
"Receive  me,"  I'll  cry  ; 

For  Jesus  hath  lov'd  me,  I  cannot  say  why. 

7  And  now  I'm  in  care 

My  neighbours  may  share  dare'! 

These  blessings  :  to  seek  them  will  none  of  you 

8  In  bondage,  O  why ! 
And  death,  will  you  lie, 

When  one  here  assures  you  free  grace  is  so  nigh  ? 

HYMN  67.     life 

Exceeding  great  and  precious  Promises. 
J    How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord,* 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  lu.s  excellent  word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say,  than  to  you  he  hath  ?aid  * 
You,  who  1111*0  J?s:;  have  fied 


TV  Various  Subjects. 

2  In  every  condition,  in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth  ; 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
"  As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength  ever  be 

W  '*  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismay'd, 
"  I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid ; 
"  I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to  stand, 
"  Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "  When  through  the  deep  waters,  1  call  thee  to  go, 
"  The  rivers  of  wo  shall  not  thee  overflow  ; 

"  For  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
"  And  sanctify  to  thee,  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  "  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
"  My  grace  all-sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply  ; 

"  The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee — I  only  design 
"  Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  "  Even  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
"  My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  ; 

"  And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
"  Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne- 

7  "  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  lean'd  for  repose, 
11 1  will  not,  I  toill  not,  desert  to  his  foes  ; 

"  That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to  shake> 
"  Til  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake.'' 

-♦►♦©#•♦«♦- 

HYMN  63.     7'6. 

Home. 

1  Brethren}  while  we  sojourn  here, 
Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear  ; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 
One  who  loves  us  to  end  ; 
Forward  then  with  courage  go, 
Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below  ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
Child,  your  Father  calls — Come  home, 

2  In  the  world  a  thousand  snares 
Lav  to  take  us  unawares  : 


Various  Subji 

S&Un,  with  malicious  art, 
Watches  each  unguarded  heart : 
But  from  Satan's  malice  free, 
Saints  shall  soon  victorious  be  ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
Child,  your  Father  calls — Come  home. 

But  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 
None  ro  apt  to  turn  our  feet, 
None  betray  us  into  sin, 
Like  the  foes  we  have  within  : 
Yet  let  nothing  spoil  your  peace, 
Christ  will  also  conquer  these  : 
Then  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
Child,  your  Father  calls — Come  home. 

■•#•" 

HYMN  69.     L.  M. 

To  -da  ij. 

To-day,  if  you  will  hear  his  voice, 
This  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice  ; 
Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go, 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no. 

Say,  will  you  be  forever  blest, 
And  with  this  blessed  Jesus  rest? 
Will  you  be  sav'd  from  guilt  and  pain  : 
Will  you  with  Christ  forever  reign  ? 

Make  now  your  choice,  and  halt  no  more, 
For  now  he's  waiting  for  the  poor  ; 
Say  now,  poor  soul,  what  will  you  do  r 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  I 

Say  now,  young  men  for  ruin  bound, 
Amidst  the  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
Come,  go  with  us  and  seek  to  prove, 
r  ie  joya  of  Christ  rc^eming  lovte. 


7£  Various  Subject*. 

5  Your  sports,  with  all  your  glittering  toys, 
ComparM  with  our  celestial  joys, 

Like  momentary  dreams  appear  ; 
Come,  go  with  us,  your  souls  are  dear. 

6  Young  ladies,  now  we  look  to  you, 
Are  you  resolv'd  to  perish  too  ? 
To  rush  in  carnal  pleasures  on, 
And  sink  in  flaming  ruin  down  ? 

7  Once  more  we  ask  you  in  his  name — 
We  know  his  love  remains  the  same — 
Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go  t 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no? 

HYMN  70.     8?s. 

Creation  unsatisfying  without  Christ. 

1  How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see  ;  flow?is, 

Sweet   prospects,    sweet   birds,    and   sweet 
Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me. 

8  The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim. 
The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay  : 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

3  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume. 
And  sweeter  than  musick  his  voice  : 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice. 

4  I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 
Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear  ; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I. 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 


laiious  Subjects.  ?$ 

C  onttnt  with  beholding  his  face, 
My  all  to  his  pleasure  rcsign'd  ', 
No  changes  ot  season  or  place 
Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind. 

6  While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love. 
A  palace  a  toy  would  appear  ; 

And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 
If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there? 

7  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 
If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 
Say,  why  do  1  languish  and  pine  ? 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 

8  0  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky : 
Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore  ', 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 
Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  mor'eV 

HYMN  71.     C.  &f. 

The  Julilec. 

I  What  heav'nly  musick  do  I  hear, 
Salvation  sounding  free ! 
Ye  souls  in  bondage,  lend  an  ear, 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

:  How  sweetly  do  the  tidings  roll, 
All  round,  from  sea  to  sea, 
From  land  to  land,  from  pole  to  pole— 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

.">  Good  news,  good  news,  to  Adam's  race! 
Let  Christians  all  agree 
To  sing  redeeming  love  and  grace  ; 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

G 


74'  Paribus  Subjects. 

4  The  gospel  sounds  a  sweet  release 

To  all  in  misery, 
And  bids  them  welcome  home  to  peace 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

5  Jesus  is  on  his  mercy  seat, 

Before  him  bend  the  knee  ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  his  praise  repeat 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

6  Sinners,  be  wise,  return  and  come 

Unto  the  Saviour  free  ; 
The  Spirit  bids  you  welcome  home  : 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

7  Come,  ye  redeem'd,  your  tribute  bring, 

With  songs  of  harmony  ; 
While  on  the  road  to  Canaan,  sing. 
This  is  the  Jubilee. 

HYMN  72.      L,  M. 

Joseph,  my  Son,  is  yet  aliro. 

i  Ye  mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears, 
Dismiss  your  gloomy  groundless  fears. 
And  let  your  hearts  with  this  revive. 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  yet  alive. 

2  His  saints  he  loves,  and  never  leaves  : 
The  chief  of  sinners  he  receives  ; 
Let  then  your  hearts  with  this  revive. 
The  sinner's  Friend  is  yet  alive. 

8  He'll  guard  your  souls  from  ev'ry  ill. 
His  largest  promises  fulfil  ; 

Then  let  your  hearts  with  this  revive.. 
Thut  Jesus  Christ  is  vet  alive. 


lous  Subjects. 

4  "What  though  you  fear  to  launch  away. 
And  quit  this  tenement  of  clay  ; 
O  let  your  hearts  with  this  revive, 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  yet  alive. 

i   Abundant  grace  he  will  afford, 
'Till  vou  are  present  with  the  Lord  : 
And  prove  what  you  have  heard  before, 
That  Jesus  lives  for  evermore. 

HYMN  73.     7  & 

The  good  Physician. 

1  How  lost  was  my  condition, 

Till  Jesus  made  me  whole! 
There  is  but  one  Physician 

Can  cure  the  sin-sick  soul  : 
At  death's  dark  door  he  found  me. 

And  snatch'd  me  from  the  gr:r 
To  tell  to  all  around  rae 

His  wondrous  povrr  to  save. 

2  The  worst  of  all  diseases 

Is  light,  compard  with  sin  : 
On  ev'ry  part  it  seizes, 

But  rages  most  within  ; 
"Tis  palsy,  plague,  and  fever. 

And  madness,  all  combin'd  ; 
And  none  but  a  believer 

The  least  relief  can  find. 

?  From  men,  great  skill  professing, 
I  thought  a  cure  to  gain  ; 
But  this  proved  more  distressing, 

And  added  to  my  pain. 
Some  said  that  nothing  aiFd  me, 
^ome  zave  me  up  for  ! 


76  Various  Subjects. 

Thus  cv'ry  refuge  fail'd  me. 
And  all  my  hopes  were  crossM. 

4  At  length  this  great  Physician, 

How  matchless  is  his  grace! 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case  : 
First  gave  me  sight  to  view  him. 

For  sin  my  eyes  had  seal'd  ; 
Then  bade  me  look  unto  him  ; 

I  look'd,  and  I  was  heal'd. 

5  A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 

And  saves  the  soul  from  death; 
Come  then  to  this  Physician, 

His  help  he'll  freely  give  : 
He  makes  no  hard  condition — 

'Tis  only — look  and  live. 


HYMN  74.     C.  M. 

The  true  Penitent. 

Hark!  hear  the  sound  on  earth  is  found  a 

My  soul  delights  to  hear 
Of  dying  love  that's  from  above, 

Of  pardon  bought  so  dear. 

God's  ministers,  like  flames  of  fire, 
Are  passing  through  the  land  ; 

The  voice  is,  Hear,  repent  and  fear. 
King  Jesus  is  at  hand. 

God's  chariots  they  no  longer  stay. 
They're  mounted  on  the  truth  ; 

The  saints  in  prayer  cry,  Lord,  draw  near, 
Have  mercy  on  the  youth. 


eels. 

UBS  conn  35  and  praise  their  King, 

And  bless  God 'a  holy  name  : 
Whilst  older  Hunts,  true  penitents, 
Rejoice  to  join  the  theme. 

5  God,  grant  a  shower  of  his  great  power 
On  ev'ry  aching  heart, 
Who  siucerely  to  God  do  cry 
That  they  may  have  a  part. 

fi  Come,  lovely  youth,  embrace  the  truth. 
Agree  with  one  accord, 
And  use  your  tongues  while  you  are  young. 
In  praising  Christ  our  Lord. 

HYMN  75.     L.  M. 

By  KRISHXU,  the  first  Hindoo  who  broke  the  chain  of  the  cast,  was  Upt:;:, 
ei  in  Bengal,  and  became  a  I'reicSer  of  the  Gospel.  Translated  frcia  tie  Be~- 
Salee,  by  Rev.  Mr.  Ward. 

1  Oh  thou,  my  soul,  forget  no  more 
The  Friend  who  all  thy  misery  bore  : 
Let  every  idol  be  forgot. 
But,  O  my  soul,  forget  Him  not. 

Z  Brumhu"  for  thee  a  body  takes, 
Thy  guilt  assumes,  thy  fetters  breaks, 
Discharging  all  thy  dreadful  debt  ; 
And  canst  thou  e'er  such  love  forget  ? 

3  Renounce  thy  works   and  ways  with  grief, 
And  fly  to  this  most  sure  relief ; 

Nor  Him  forget,  who  left  his  throne. 
And  for  thy  life  gave  up  his  own. 

4  Infinite  truth  and  mercy  shine 
In  Him,  and  he  himself  is  thine  ; 


"*•.•  Hindoo  name  c 


~8  Various  Subjects. 

And  canst  thou,  then,  with  sin  beset, 
Such  charms,  such  matchless  charms,  forget 

5  Ah!  no — till  life  itself  depart, 

His  name  shall  cheer  and  warm  my  heart ; 
And,  lisping  this,  from  earth  I'll  rise, 
And  join  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

G  Ah!  no — when  all  things  else  expire, 
And  perish  in  the  general  fire, 
This  name  all  others  shall  survive, 
And  to  eternity  shall  live. 

HYMN  76.     S.  M. 
Compassion. 

1  Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep! 
And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry? 

Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears, 
Angels  with  wonder  see  I 

Be  thou  astonish'd,  0  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep. 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear ; 

In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 


HYMN  77.     8's.     Baldwin. 

Union  Hymn. 

From  whence  doth  this  union  arise. 
That  hatred  is  conquer d  by  love? 
That  fastens  our  souls  in  such  ties. 
As  nature  and  time  can't  remove. 


Various  Subji 

cannot  in  Eden  be  found, 
Nor  yet  in  a  Paradise  lost ; 
It  grows  on  Immanuel's  ground  : 
And  Jesus'  rich  blood  it  did  cost. 

J  My  friends  who  so  dear  arc  to  me, 
Our  hearts  all  united  in  love  ; 
"Where  Jesus  is  gone  we  shall  be 
In  yonder  blest  mansions  above. 

4  O  why  then  so  loath  now  to  part, 
Since  we  shall  ere  long  meet  again  r 
Engrav'd  on  Immanuel's  heart, 

At  distance  we  cannot  remain. 

5  Though  call'd  to  resign  up  this  breath. 
And  quit  these  frail  bodies  of  clay  : 
"When  freed  from  corruption  and  death.. 
We'll  unite  in  the  regions  of  day. 

With  Jesus  we  ever  shall  reign, 
And  all  his  bright  glories  shall  see  : 
We'll  sing  Alleluia,  Amen! 
Vmen.  even  so  let  it  be. 


HYMN  78.     C.  M.     Pierce. 

The  keavenhj  Gift. 

1  Sweet  are  the  gifts  which  gracious  Heav'n 
On  true  believers  pours  ; 
But  the  best  gift  is  grace  to  know 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  ours. 

■2  Our  Jesus!  what  rich  drops  of  bliss 
Descend  in  copious  show'rs, 
"When  ruin'd  sinners,  such  as  wo. 
Bv  faith  can  call  him  ours. 


80  Various  Subjects* 

3  Differ  we  may  in  age  and  state, 

Learning  and  mental  pow'rs, 
But  all  the  saints  may  join  and  shout. 
Dear  Jesus !  thou  art  ours. 

4  Let  those  who  know  our  Jesus  not, 

Delight  in  earth's  gay  flow'rs  ; 
We,  glorying  in  our  better  lot, 
Rejoice  that  He  is  ours. 

5  When  hope,  with  elevated  flight, 

Tow'rds  heav'n  in  rapture  tow'rs, 
'Tis  this  supports  our  vent'rous  wing, 
We  know  that  Christ  is  ours. 

6  Though  Providence,  with  dark'ning  sky, 

On  things  terrestrial  low'rs, 
We  rise  superior  to  the  gloom 
When  singing,  Christ  is  ours. 

7  Time,  which  this  world,  with  all  its  joys. 

With  eager  haste  devours, 
May  take  inferior  things  away — 
But  Jesus  still  is  ours. 

8  Haste,  then,  dull  time,  and  terminate 

Thy  slow  revolving  hours  ; 
We  wish,  we  pray,  we  long,  we  pant. 
In  heav'n  to  call  him  ours  ! 

HYMN  79.     C.  M. 

Election. 
I  Election!  'tis  a  joyful  sound 
To  wretched,  guilty  man  ; 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  form'd 
The  everlasting  plan. 


Various  Subjects. 

9  O  may  this  Bible-truth  inspire 
My  heart  with  purest  bliss  ; 
And  land  mv  soul  in  mansion-  win 
My  chosen  Jesus  is. 

3  Let  me,  mv  Saviour  and  my  God, 

On  sovereign  grace  rely  : 
And   own  'tis  free,  because  bestow  'd 
On  one  so  vile  as  I. 

4  Election  !  'tis  a  word  divine  ; 

For,  Lofta,  I  plainly  see, 
Had  not  thy  choico  prevented  mine, 
I  ne'er  had  chosen  thee. 

5  For  perseverance,  strength  I've  none  ; 

But  would  on  this  depend. 
Thou,  Jesus,  having  lov'd  thine  own, 
Will  love  them  to  the  end. 

•6  Empty  and  bare,  I  come  to  thee 
For  righteousness  divine  : 
<)  may  thy  glorious  merits  be. 
By  imputation,  mine. 

HYMN  80.     8.  M. 

Evening  Hymn. 

i       The  day  is  past  and  gone. 
The  evening  shades  appear  ; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

We  lay  our  garments  by, 
Upon   our  beds  to  rest ; 
•  So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  posse-;-. 


>: t  Various  Subjects. 

S       Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 
Secure  from  all  our  fears  ; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  if  we  early  rise, 

And  view  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past* 
And  we  from  time  remove, 

O  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love! 

HYMN  81.     C.  M. 

Affectionate  Warning  to  Sinners. 

1  When  pity  prompts  me  to  look  round 
Upon  my  fellow  clay  ; 
See  men  reject  the  gospel  sound, 
Good  God !  what  shall  I  say  ? 

iZ  0  sinners,  sinners,  will  you  hear 
When  in  God's  name  I  come  r 
Upon  your  peril   don't  forbear, 
Lest  hell  should  be  your  doom. 

3  Now  is  the  time,  th'  accepted  hour, 

O  sinners!  corne  away  ; 
The  Saviour's  knocking  at  your  door, 
Arise  without  delay. 

4  Do  not  refuse  to  give  him  room, 

Lest  mercy  should  withdraw  ; 
He'll  then  in  robes  of  vengeance  come 
To  execute  his  law. 


/  arious  Subj* 

i  Then  where,  poor  sinners,  will  you  be, 
If  destitute  of  grace, 
When  you  your  injur'd  Judge  shall  see, 
And  stand  before  his  face  ? 

6  Oh!  could  you  shun  that  dreadful  sight, 

How  would  you  wish  to  fly 
To  the  dark  shades  of  endless  night, 
From  that  all  searching  eye. 

7  But  death  and  hell  must  all  apnea 

And  you  among  them  stand, 
Before  the  great  impartial  bar, 
Arraigned  at  Christ's  left  hand. 

8  Let  not  these  warnings  be  in  vain, 

But  lend  a  list'ning  ear, 
Lest  you  should  meet  them  all  again. 
"When  wrapt  in  keen  despair. 

HYMN  82.     7's. 
Exhortation  to  the  People  of  God. 

1  Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise. 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  0,  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made  : 
Us  to  save  our  flesh  assumes — 
Brother  to  our  soul  become?. 


i>4  Various  Subjects. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest  ! 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest  5 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepar'd — - 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Christ,  your  Father's  darling  Son. 
Bids  you  undismay'd  go  on. 

6  Lord!  submissive  let  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

HYMN  83.     9  $•  8*s. 

The  Pilgrim's  Farewell. 

I  Let  us  rise  and  go  to  Zion's  hill, 
Where  all  the  peace  and  glory  dwell, 
And  sit  and  sing  to  God  our  King, 
And  praise  his  name  forevermore. 

CHORUS. 

THl  march  to  Canaan \s  land, 
PR  land  on  Canaan's  shore, 
TVhere  'pleasures  never  end, 
And  troubles  come  no  more  ; 
I'll  go  and  see  what  joys  are  there. 

12  Fare  you  well,  my  friends,  I  must  be  gone, 
I  have  no  home  nor  stay  with  you  ; 
I'll  take  my  staff  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  a  better  world  can  view. 

Pit  march,  <$•£. 
Farcivcll,  my  loving  friends,  far  eweV. 


/  arious  Subject*  t>J 

3  Hippy  BWil,  ju^t  gone  from  earth  to  heaven, 
He  ilics  to  distant  worlds  above, 
No  more  in  this  poor  house  of  clay, 
He  dwells  with  God  around  the  throne. 

/'//  march,  <.yr. 
Where  pain  and  death  can  never  come. 

I  We  will  go,  like  him,  to  see  our  God, 
And  change  this  earth  for  heaven  above  : 
Come  dry  your  tears,  Christ  is  your  friend, 
He  came  to  save  poor  sinful  men. 

I'll  march,  dye. 
In  him  our  sorrows  soon  will  end. 

5  Travel  on  to  blest  eternity, 

"Where  Jesus  waits  for  us  to  come, 
In   death's  dark  gloom  shout  victory. 
And  rise  to  your  eternal  home. 

I'll  march,   $c. 
Where  fear  and  change  shall  be  no  more, 

fJ  Golden  joys  above,  where  Jesus  dwells, 
His  love  is  full  for  every  saint, 
Fountain  of  life  immortal  flows, 
Through  heavenly  worlds  without  restraint. 

I'll  march,   4*c. 
*iWs  mine,  if  faithful  here  belotc. 


HYMN  84.     IT,. 

The  Christian's  FarezccU. 
I   Fabswell,  my  dear  brethren,  the  lime  is  at  ham!, 
That  we  must  be  parted  from  this  social  band  ; 
Our  scv'ral  engagements  do  call  us  away, 
Separation  is  needful  and  we  must  obey. 

J  Farewell,  loving  Christian?,  farewell  for  a  wh-. 
We'll  soon  meet  again  if  kind  Heaven  should  smile 
\nd  while  we  are  parted  and  scatter'd  abroad, 
We'll  nrav  for  each  other,  uad  « resile  with 
11 


8G  /  uriom  Subjects. 

3  Farewell,  faithful  soldiers,  you'll  soon  be  discharg  d; 
The  war  is  just  ended,  the  treasure's  enlarg'd  ; 
With  singing  and  shouting,  though  Jordan  may  roar- 
We'll  enter  fair  Canaan,  and  rest  on  the  shore. 

4  Farewell,  ye  young  converts,  who've  listed  for  war, 
Sore  trials  await  you,  but  Jesus  is  near  ; 

And  though  you  must  walk  through  this  dark  wilderness. 
Your  Captain's  before  you,  he'll  lead  you  to  peaee. 

5  The  world,  flesh  and  S;itan,  and  hell  all  unite, 
And  bold  persecutors  will  strive  to  affright — 
Yet  Jesus   stands  for  yon,  he's  greater  than  they  ; 
Let  this  thought  inspire  you  to  march  on  the  way. 

6  Farewell,  seeking  mourners,  with  sad  broken  hearb 
O    haste   to  know  Jesus,  and  seek  the   good  part  , 
He's  full  of  compassion,  and  mighty  to  save, 

His  arms  are  extended  your  souls  to  receive. 

7  Farewell,  careless  sinner,  for  you  I  do  mourn, 
To  think  on  your  danger  and  your  unconcern  ; 
I've  heard  of  a  Judgment  where  all  must  appear: 
O  there  you'll  stand  trembling  with  tormenting  fear 

8  Your  frolicks  and  pastime,  in  which  you  delight, 
Will  serve  to  torment  you  in  that  dreadful  fright  ; 
You'll  think  on  thesermons  which  you've  heard  in  vain 
When  hope's  gone  forever  of  hearing  again. 

9  Farewell,  faithful  pilgrims,  farewell,  all  around, 
Perhaps  we'll  not  meet  till  the  last  trump  shall  sound  ; 
To  meet  you  in  glory  I  give  you  my  hand, 

The  Saviour  to  praise  in  a  pure  social  band. 

HYMN  85.     S.  M. 

Pride. 

1  Innumerable  foes 
Attack  the  child  of  God, 

He  feels  within  the  weight  of  sin, 
A  grievous  galling  loud. 

2  But  though  the  host  of  hell 
Be  neither  weak  nor  small. 


Vatic 

One  mighty  foe  deals  dane/roaa  wo. 
And  hurts  beyond  them  all. 

" Tia  pride,  accursed  pride. 
That  sin  by  (tod  abhorrM  : 
Do  what  we  will,  it  haunts  us  still, 
And  keeps  us  from  the  Lord. 

?Tis  hurtful  when  perceiv'd  : 
When  not  perceiv'd  'tis  worse  : 
Unseen  or  seen  it  dwells  within. 
And  works  by  fraud  or  force. 

Against  its  influence  pray. 
It  mingles  with  the  prav'V  : 
Against  it  preach,  it  prompts  the  speech  : 
Be  silent — still  'lis  there. 

This  moment  while  I  sing 
I  feel  its  power  within  ; 
My  heart  it  draws  to  seek  applause, 
And  mixes  all  with  sin. 

HYMN  86.     P.   M. 

Rock  of  Saltation. 
If  life's  pleasures  cheer  thee. 

Give  them  not  thy  heart, 
Le*t  the  gifts  ensnare  thee 
From  thy  God  to  part. 
His  praises  speak, 
His  favour  seek, 
Fix  there  thy  hope's  foundation  : 
Love  him,  and  he 
Will  ever  be 
The  rock  of  thv  salvntion. 


88  Various  Subjects. 

2  If  distress  befal  thee, 

Painful  though  it  be. 
Let  not  fear  appal  thee. 
To  thy  Saviour  flee. 
lie,  ever  near, 
Thy  prayer  will  hear, 
And  calm  thy  perturbation  ; 
The  waves  of  wo 
Can  ne'er  o'erflow 
The  rock  of  thy  salvation. 

3  Death  shall  never  harm  thee, 

Shrink  not  from   his  blow  ; 
For  thy  God  shall  arm  thee, 
And  victory  bestow. 
Then  death  shall  bring 
For  thee  no  sting, 
The  grave  no  desolation  ', 
"'Tis  gain  to  die,*' 
With  Jesus  nigh, 
The  rock  of  thy  salvation. 


HYMN  87.     12&ll's. 

The  Family  Bible. 

1  How  painfully  pleasing  the  fond  recollection 

Of  youthful  emotions  and  innocent  joy, 
When  blest  with  parental  advice  and  affection, 

Surrounded  with  mercies — with  peace  from  on  high. 
I  still  view  the  chair  of  my  sire  and  my  mother, 

The  seats  of  their  offspring  as  rang'd  on  each  hand, 
And  that  richest  book  which  excels  ev'ry  other — 
That  family  Bible  which  lay  on  the  stand. 

The  old  fashioned  Bible,  the  dear  blessed  Bible, 
The  family  Bible,  that  lay  on  the  stand. 

2  That  Bible,  the  volume  of  God's  inspiration, 

At  morn  and  at  evening  could  yield  us  delight, 
The  prayer  of  our  sire  was  a  sweet  invocation, 
For  mercy  by  day.  and  for  safety  through  t)\h\v 


Various 

Ourhymm  of  thanksgiving  with  harmony  swelling, 
All  warm  from  the  heart  of  a  family  hand, 

Halfrais'd  u>  from  <  utfa  to  that  rapturous  dwelling", 
Deseribd  in  the  Bible,  that  lay  on  the  stand. 
The  ild  fashioned  Iliblc,  , 

I  Ye  I       ea  of  tranquillity,  long  have  we  parted, 
My  hopes  ahhosl  gone,  and  my  parents  no  more  ; 
In  Borrow  and  sadness  I  live  broken  hearted, 

And  wander  unknown  on  a  far  distanl  shore. 
Yet  now   can  I  doubt  a  dear  Saviour's  protection, 

Forgetful  of  gifts  from  his  bountiful  hand  ; 
Oh  !  let  mi1  with  patience  receive  his  correction, 
And  think   of   the  Bible  that  lay  on   the  stand. 
The  old  fashioned  Bible.  tfC. 


HYMN  88.     8&  11 V 

The   Glory  of  Christ. 

1  O  thou,  in  whose  presence  my  soul  takes  delight, 

On  whom  in  affliction  I  call ; 
My  comfort  by  day,  and  my  song  in  the  night 
My  hope,  my  salvation,  my  all. 

2  Where  dost  thou  at  noon-tide  resort  with  thy  sheep, 

To  feed  on  the  pastures  of  love  ? 
Say,  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I  weep, 
Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove  ? 

3  O  why  should  I  wander  an  alien  from  thee, 

Or  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread  ? 
Thy  foes  will  rejoice  when  my  sorrows  they  see, 
And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed. 

4  Ye  daughters  of  Zion,  declare,  Have  you  seen, 

The  Star  that  on  Israel  shone  ? 
Say,  if  in  your  ttnts  my  Beloved  has  been, 
And  where  with  his  flock  he  has  gone  ? 

PAtSE. 

o  This  is  my  Beloved,  his  form  is  divine, 
His  vestments  shed  odours  around  ; 
The  locks  on  his  head  are  as  grapes  on  the  vine 
When  autumn  with  plentv  is  crov 
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99  Various  Subjects. 

«i  His  voice,  as  the  sound  of  the  dulcimer  sweet, 
Is  heard  through  the  shadow  of  death, 
The  cedars  of  Lebanon  bow  at  his  feet, 
The  air  is  perfum'd  with  his  breath. 

7  His  lips  as  a  fountain  of  righteousness  flow, 

That  waters  the  gardens  of  grace  ; 
From  which  their  salvation  the  Gentiles  shall  know 
And  bask  in  the  smiles  of  his  face. 

8  Love  sits  on  his  eyelids  and  scatters  delight 

Through  all  the  bright  mansions  on  high  ; 
Their  faces  the  cherubim  veil  in  his  sight, 
And  praise  him  with  fulness  of  joy. 

9  He  looks,  and  ten  thousands  of  angels  rejoice, 

And  myriads  wait  for  his  word  ; 
He  speaks — and  eternity,  fill'd  with  his  voice. 
Re-echoes  the  praise  of  the  Lord. 

HYMN  89.     L.  M. 

Harvest  Hymn. 

1  This  is  the  field,  the  world  below. 
In  which  the  sower's  come  to  sow  $ 
Jesus  the  wheat,  Satan  the  tares, 
For  so  the  word  of  truth  declares  ; 

And  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come, 
And  angels  shout  the  harvest  home. 

2  To  love  my  sins,  a  saint  appear, 
To  grow  in  wheat  and  be  a  tare, 
May  serve  me  while  on  earth  below, 
Where  tares  and  wheat  together  grow  : 

But  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come. 
And  angels  shout  the  harvest  home. 

3  Most  awful  truth,  and  is  it  so! 
Must  all  mankind  the  harvest  know  ? 
Is  every  man  a  wheat  or  tare  ? 

Me  for  the  harvest,  Lord,  prepare  ? 

For  soon,  &c. 


Jar  !»1 

Then  all  who  truly  righteous  be. 

Their  Father's  kingdom  soon  shall  see  : 
But  tares  in  bundles  shall  be  bound. 
And  cast  in  hell,  O!  doleful  sound! 
.Ind  soon,  <$•<:. 

HYMN  90.     S.   M. 

The  Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

Sing  of  his  dying  love, 
And  of  his  rising  power, 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  all  whose  sins  he  bore. 

Sing  till  we  feel  our  hearts 
Ascending  with  our  tongues, 
Sing  till  the  love  of  sin  departs 
And  grace  inspires  our  songs. 

Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 
Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  sing  : 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day 
In  Christ  tlr  eternal  King. 

Soon  shall  ye  hear  him  say, 
Ye  blessed  children,  come  ; 
Soon  wall  he  call  you  hence  away, 
And  take  his  pilgrims  home. 

Then  shall  your  raptur'd  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim  ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 


Furious  Subjects. 

HYMN  91.     S.  M. 

The  Security  of  Christ's  Sheep. 

1  My  soul,  with  joy  attend 
While  Jesus  silence  breaks  ; 

No  angel's  harp  sucli  musick  yields, 
As  what  my  Shepherd  speaks. 

2  "I  know  my  sheep,"  he  cries, 
44  My  soul  approves  them  well  : 

44  Vain  is  the  treacherous  world's  disguise, 
4*  And   vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

3  "I  freely  feed  them  now 

44  With  tokens  of  my  love  ; 
"  But  richer  pastures  I  prepare, 
44  And  sweeter  streams  above. 

4  "  Unnumber'd  years  of  bliss 
44 I  to  my  sheep  will  give  ; 

"  And,  while  my  throne  unshaken  stands, 
44  Shall  all  my  chosen  live. 

5  44  This  try'd  almighty  hand 
44  Is  rais'd  for  their  defence  : 

44  Where  is  the  power  shall  reach  them  there  ? 
44  Or  wrhat  shall  force  them  thence  ? 

6  Enough,  my  gracious  Lord, 
Let  faith  triumphant  cry  ; 

My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live. 
Can  on  this  promise  die. 

HYMN  92.     8,  8,  6's. 

The  Coming  of  Christ. 
1  "When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come. 
To  fetch  thy  ransom'd  people  homo. 
Shall  I  anions:  them  stand  r 


Subject*.  <M 

Shall  such  l  worthies*  worm  as  I, 

Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die. 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  '.' 

I  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Ho  fore  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all  : 
Rut  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought  — 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call! 

S  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace  ; 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding  place, 

In  this  th'  accepted  day  ; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear  : 

Nor  let  me  fall  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 

Whene'er  th'  archangel's  trump  shall  sound. 

To  see  thy  smiling  face  : 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
AVhile  heaven's  resounding  mansions  rin?, 
With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 

HYMN  93.     C.  M. 

Invocation  to  the  Holy  Spire . 

1  0  for  a  breeze  of  heav'nly  love, 

To  waft  my  soul  away 
To  the  celestial  world  above, 
Where  pleasures  ne'er  decay. 

2  Eternal  Spirit,  deign  to  be 

My  pilot  here  below, 
To  steer  through  life's  tempestuous  sea, 
Where  stormy  winds  do  blow. 


94  Various  Subjects. 

5  From  rocks  of  pride  on  either  hand, 

From  quicksands  of  despair, 

O  guide  me  safe  to  Canaan's  land, 

Through  ev'ry  latent  snare. 

4  Anchor  me  in  that  port  above, 
On  that  celestial  shore, 
"Where  dashing  billows  never  move, 
Where  tempests  never  roar. 

~» *«©©«- 

HYMN  94.     L.  If. 

New  Converts  giving  themselves  to  the  Church. 

1  Renew'd  by  grace,  we  love  the  word, 
And  yield  our  souls  to  Christ  the   Lord  $ 
Then  to  the  church  ourselves  we  give 

In  holy  fellowship  to  live. 

2  Lord,  may  we  feel  that  we  are  thine, 
And  sweetly  on  thy  breast  recline, 
Thy  name  revere,  thy  word  obey, 
And  never  cease  to  watch  and  pray. 

3  May  we  continue  in  thy  ways, 
Delight  to  pray,  delight  to  praise  $, 
Among  thy  saints  abide  in  love, 
Till  call'd  to  shine  in  realms  above. 


HYMN  95.     P.  M. 

Renouncing  the  World. 

Tell  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys. 
Of  sinful  mirth  and  carnal  joys, 

The  things  I  lov'd  before  ; 
Let  me  but  view  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  feel  his  animating  grace. 

And  T  desire  no  more. 


Various   v 

i  I'll  me  no  more  of  praise  anil  wealth, 
Tell  me  no  more  of  ease  and  health, 

For  these  have  all  their  snares  ; 
Let  me  but  know  my  sins'  forgiven, 
But  see  my  name  enrolFd  in  heaven, 

And  1  am  free  from  cares. 

3  Tell  me  no  more  of  lofty  tow'rs, 
Delightful  gardens,  fragrant  bow'rs, 

For  these  are  trifling  things  ; 
The  little  room  for  me  designed 
Will  suit  as  well  my  easy  mind, 

As  palaces  of  kings. 

4  Tell  me  no  more  of  crowding  guests. 
Of  sumptuous  feasts  and  gaudy  dress. 

Extravagance  and  waste; 
My  little  table,  only  spread 
With  wholesome  herbs  and  wholesome  bread, 

Will  better  suit  my  taste. 

5  Give  me  the  Bible  in  my  hand, 
A  heart  to  read  and  understand, 

And  faith  to  trust  the  Lord  : 
I'd  sit  alone  from  day  to  day, 
Xor  urge  my  company  to  stay. 

Nor  wish  to  rove  abroad. 

HYMN  96.     r's. 

Parting  Friends. 

Composed  and  sung  b?  three  Indians  en  parting. 

i   When  shall  we  three  meet  again  r 
When  shall  we  three  meet  again  ? 
Oft  shall  glowing  hope  aspire, 
Oft  shall  wearied  love  retire, 
Oft  shall  death  and  sorrow  reign 
Ere  we  three  shall  meet  again   ' 


'JO  Various  Subjects* 

£  Though  in  distant  land3  we  sigh, 
Parch 'd  beneath  the  hostile  sky  : 
Though  the  deep  between  us  rolls, 
Friendship  shall  unite  our  souls  ; 
And  in  fancy's  wide  domain 
Oft  shall  we  three  meet  again. 

8  When  our  burnish'd  locks  are  grey, 
Thin'd  by  many  a  toil-spent  day  ; 
When  around  this  youthful  pine, 
Moss  shall  creep  and  ivy  twine, 
Long  may  this  lov'd  bower  remain : 
Here  may  we  three  meet  again. 

4  When  the  dream  of  life  is  fled  : 
When  its  wasted  lamps  are  dead! 
AVhen  in  cold  oblivion's  shade 
Beauty,  wealth,  and  fame  are  laidr 
WThere  immortal  spirits  reign, 
There  may  we  all  meet  again. 

HYMN  9r.     ?'s. 

Christ  all  in  all,  in  Trouble 

i  Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll, 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high  ! 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past  : 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 
O  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

3  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 
Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thei 


/  artous  Suojt'  97 


Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me  : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  staid, 
All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 


HYMN  98.     C.  M. 

A  Prayer  Jor  the  Divine  Presence, 

1  Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal. 

And  make  thy  glory  known  ; 
Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel  : 
Oh  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Help  us  to  venture  near  thy  throne, 

And  plead  the  Saviour's  name  : 
For  all  that  we  can  call  our  own, 
Is  vanity  and  shame. 

3  Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

That  saints  may  love  thee  more  : 
That  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love. 
Who  never  lov'd  before. 

4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear 

In  our  eternal  home, 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here. 
And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 


HYMN  99.     C.  M. 

Brotherly  Love. 
How  sweet,  how  heav'nly  is  the  sight. 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 

And  eo  falfil  his  word- 


93  Various  Subjects. 

2  O  may  we  feel  each  brothers  sigh. 

And  with  him  bear  a  part: 
May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye. 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart. 

3  Let  love  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  ev'ry  bosom  flow  ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem, 
In  ev'ry  action  glow. 

4  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heav'n,  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 


HYMN  100.     L.  M. 

Deliverance  and  Redemption. 
"What  hath  God  wrought  ?"  might  Isra'l  say, 
When  Jordan  roll'd  its  tide  away, 
And  gave  a  passage  to  their  bands, 
Safely  to  march  across  its  sands. 

What  hath  God  wrought  1  0  blissful  theme  t 
Are  we  redeem'd  and  call'd  by  him  ? 
Shall  we  be  led  the  desert  through, 
And  safe  arrive  at  glory  too  ? 

The  news  shall  every  harp  employ. 
Fill  ev'ry  tongue  with  rapt'rous  joy  ; 
When  shall  we  join  the  heavenly  throng. 
To  swell  the  triumph  and  the  song! 


HYMN  101.     C.  M. 

Arise  and  shine. 
1  Arise  and  shine,  0  Zion  fair, 
Behold  thy  light  is  come. 
Thy  glorious  conqu'ring  King  is  near. 
To  take  his  exile?  horn*1 : 


The  trumpet's  thund'ring  through 

To  set  pom-  Bhmen  fin 
The  day  of  wond  .    . 

The  year  of  Jubilee. 
I  Ye  heralds,  blow  your  trumpets  loud. 

Throughout  the"  earth  and  sky  : 
Go  spread  the  news  from  pole  to  pole. 

Behold  the  judgment's  nigh  ; 
Put  out  the  sun,  burn  up  the  earth, 

Consume  the  rolling  flood, 
Whilst  ev'ry  star  shall  disappear, 

The  moon  turn  into  blood. 
5  Arise,  ye  nations  under  ground, 

Before  the  Judge  appear  ; 
All  tongues,  all  languages  shall  come. 

Their  final  doom  to  hear  ; 
King  Jesus  on  his  azure  throne, 

Ten  thousand  angels  round  ; 
W  hile  Gabriel,  with  his  silver  trump, 

Echoes  the  dreadful  sound. 

4  The  glorious  news  of  gospel  grace 

With  sinners  now  is  o'er  ; 
The  trump  in  Zion  now  is  still, 

And  to  be  blown  no  more  : 
The  watchmen  all  have  left  their  walls  : 

And,  with  their  flocks  above, 
On  Canaan's  happy  shore   they  sing, 

And  shout  redeeming  love. 

s 

5  Come,  all  ye  pilgrims  of  the  Lord, 

Whose  hearts  are  join'd  in  one  ; 
Hold  up  your  heads  with  courage  bold. 

Your  race  is  almost  run  : 
Above  the  clouds  behold  him  stand, 

And,  smiling,  bid  you  come  : 
Whilst  angels  beckon  you  away 

To  your  eternal  home. 


100  Various  Subjects. 

6  Behold  a  pilgrim  as  he  dies, 

With  glory  in  his  view  ; 
To  heav'n  he  lifts  his  longing  eyes, 

And  bids  the  world  adieu  : 
While  friends  stand  weeping  all  around, 

And  loath  to  let  him  go, 
He  shouts  with  his  expiring  breath, 

And  leaves  them  all  below. 

7  O  Christians!  are  you  ready  now 

To  cross  the  narrow  flood  ? 
To  look  on  Canaan's  happy  shore, 

And  see  a  smiling  God  ? 
The  dazzling  charms  of  that  bright  world 

Attract  my  soul  above  : 
My  tongue  shall  shout  redeeming  grace* 

When  perfected  in  love. 

HYMN  102.     C.  M. 

Wedding  Hymn. 

1  Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear 

To  grace  a  marriage  feast ,: 
O  Lord,   we  ask  thy  presence  here. 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands  ; 
Their  union  with  thy  favour  crown, 
And  bless  the  nuptial  bands. 

3  In  purest  love  these  souls  unite,  4 

That  they,  with  christian  care. 
May  make  domestic  burthens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

4  And  when  that  solemn  hour  shall  come, 

And  life's  short  space  be  o'er  ; 
May  they  in  triumph  reach  that  home. 
Where  they  shall  part  no  more. 


Various  Subji  101 

HYMN  103,     U  M. 

riagc  Hymn. 
1   With  grateful  hearts  and  tuneful  lavs, 
We  bow  before  th"  Eternal  throne, 
\nd  offer  up  our  humble  praise, 
To  him  whose  name  is  God  alone. 

2,  On  this  auspicious  eve,  draw  near, 
And  shed  thy  richest  blessings  down  -, 
Fill  ev-ry  heart  with  love  sincere, 
And  all  thj  faithful  mercies  crown. 

3  Grant  now  thy  presence,  gracious  Lord. 
And  hearken  to  our  fervent  prav'r  ; 
The  nuptial  vow  in  heavrn  record, 
And  bless  the  newly  married  pair. 

4  Oh,  guide  them  safe,  this  desert  through, 
Mid  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love  ; 

At  length  with  joy  thy  face  to  view, 
In  fairer,  better  worlds  above. 

■■•#■'■ 
IIVMX  104.     C.  M. 
Parting  Hymn. 
1  Loud  !  when  together  here  we  meet, 
And  taste  thy  heavenly  grace, 
Thy  smiles  are  so  divinely  sweet, 
We're  loath  to  leave  the  place. 

\1  But,  Father,    since  it  is  thy  will, 
That  we  must  part  again, 
0  let  thy  gracious  presence  still 
With  every  one  remain. 

3  And  let  us  all  in  Christ  be  one, 
Bound  with  the  cords  of  love, 
Till  we  before  thy  glorious  throne, 
Shall  jovous  meet  abovo  \ 
1  2 


ioi  Various  Subjects* 

5  Where,  void  of  all' distracting  pains* 

Our  spirits  ne'er  shall  tire  ; 
But  in  seraphic,  heav'nly  strains, 
Redeeming  love  admire. 

4  All  sin  and  sorrow  from  each  heart, 
Shall  then  forever  fly, 
Nor  shall  a  thought  that  we  must  part 
Once  interrupt  our  joy. 

6  And  thus,  to  all  eternity, 

Upon  the  heav'nly  shore, 
The  great  mysterious  One  in  Three, 
Jehovah  we'll  adore. 

HYMN  105.     8  &  r?s. 

Dismission. 

1  Jesus,  grant  us  all  a  blessing, 
Send  it  down,  Lord,  from  above  : 
May  we  all  go  home  a  praising, 
And  rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

Farewell,  brethren,  farewell,  sisters, 
Till  ive  all  shall  meet  again. 

2  Jesus,  pardon  all  our  follies, 
Since  together  we  have  been  ; 
Make  us  humble,  make  us  holy, 
Cleanse  us  all  from  every  sin. 

Farewell,  brethren,  <^c. 

3  May  thy  blessing,  Lord,  go  witli  us. 
To  each  one's  respective  home  ; 
And  the  presence  of  our  Jesu« 
Rest  upon  us  every  one. 

Farewell,  brethren,  frr. 


X 


IV.   Missionary  Hymns. 
HYMN  106.     3,  7,  6c  4's.     Baldwin. 

The  parting  Scnu. 

Line*  written  cntte  tailing  of  Me«»rs.  Wbeelock  and  Colman  for  In: 
Boston,  Not.  i<5,  1817. 

1  See  that  ship,  her  sails  now  bending, 
Destin'd  far  to  Indian  seas  ; 
See  her  canvass,  wide  extending, 
Catch  the  lingering  wish'd-for  breeze  ; 
Richly  freighted 
With  Ambassadors  of  peace. 

I  While  the  crowd  were  silent  standing. 
Solemn  prayer  devoutly  flow'd  ; 
Clouds  of  incense  like,  ascending 
Up  before  the  throne  of  God, 

For  our  brethren, 
While  they're  sailing  o'er  the  flood. 

3  Go,  ye  heralds  of  salvation, 

Go  proclaim  "  redeeming  blood  ;'1 
Publish  to  that  barb'rous  nation. 
Peace  and  pardon  from  our  God  : 

Tell  the  Heathens 
None  but  Christ  can  do  them  good. 

4  While  the  gospel  trump  you're  sounding. 
May  the  Spirit  seal  the  word  ; 

And  through  sov'reign  grace  abounding, 
Burmans  bow  and  own  the  Lord  ; 

Gaudma*  leaving. 
God  alone  shall  be  adord. 

5  Distant  though  our  souls  are  bending. 
Still  our  hearts  are  warm  and  true  : 

be  Burmai) 


104  Missionary  Hymns. 

In  our  prayers  to  heav'n  ascending 
Brethren,  we'll  remember  you  : 

Heav'n  preserve  you 
Safely  all  your  journey  through. 

6  When  your  mission  here  is  finish'd, 
And  your  work  on  earth  is  done  ; 
May  your  souls,  by  grace  replenish'd, 
Find  acceptance  through  the  Son, 

Thence  admitted, 
Dwell  forever  near  his  throne. 

7  Loud  hosannas  now  resounding, 
Make  the  heav'nly  arches  ring  ; 
Grace  to  sinful  men  abounding, 
Ransom'd  millions  sweetly  sing, 

While  with  rapture, 
All  adore  their  heav'nly  King. 


HYMN  107.     6  &  4's. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Heathen. 

Composed  by  Mr.  Hough  while  on  his  passage  to  India, 

0  when  shall  Zion  rise, 
And  all  her  foes  retire, 
All  nations  lift  their  eyes. 
And  after  truth  aspire  I 

Let  India's  realm 

Thy  gospel  hear, 

Thy  truth  revere, 

Jind  bless  thy  name. 

When  will  the  idol  gods 
At  Jesus'  presence  move, 
And  cruelty's  abodes 
O'erflow  with  pard'ning  love  ? 
I/et  Indians  realm,  §*e. 


"A  bei  shall  tiie  angel  fly, 
His  holy  course  foretold. 
hi  view  of  every  eve 
The  gospel  wide  unfold  r 
Lei  India' 8  realm,   &c, 

4  Lord,  let  it  not  be   long, 
Ere  comes  the  happy  day, 
AVhen  every  voice  and  tongue 
Shall  chant  some  hallow'd  lav. 
1st  Indicts  realm,  §e. 

HYMN  108.     7's. 
Sabbatic  Year.     Lev.  sxv.  fe — 13 

1  God  of  sabbaths,  Israel's  Lord, 
Thee  we'll  praise  with  one  accord  j 
Hear  our  humble,  earnest  pray'r, 

"  Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year.'* 

2  Now  thy  glory  to  us  show, 
Give  a  taste  of  lieav"!!  below  ; 
Lord  to  thee  we  bow  in  pray'r, 

•*  Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year.'*' 

3  Now  the  captive  sinners'  free, 
Now  declare  thy  jubilee  ; 
Now  accomplish  this  our  pray'r, 
"  Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year." 

4  Now  the  senseless  sinner  wound, 
Let  the  strong  man,  arm'd,  be  bound  ; 
Spread  thy  gospel,  hear  our  pray'r, 

44  Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year." 

5  [Now  thy  word  with  pow'r  endue, 
Let  it  wound,  and  quicken  too  ; 
Make  them  fly  to  thee  in  pray'r, 

Haste  the  srreat  sabbatic  vear  *? 


106  Missionary  Hymns. 

6  Now  let  thoughtless  souls  awake. 
All  their  follies  now  forsake  : 
Answer,  Lord,  our  daily  pray'r, 

i4  Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year.*'" 

7  Bring  the  joyful  sabbath  on, 
Let  the  gospel  tidings  run  ; 

Then  in  ceaseless  praise  we'll  sing, 
Hallelujah  to  our  King. 


HYMN  109.     L.  M. 

Longing  for  a  Latter-Day- Glory. 
1  How  many  years  has  man  been  driven 
Far  off  from  happiness  and  heaven! 
When  wilt  thou,  gracious  Lord,  restore 
Thy  wandering  church,  to  roam  no  more  ? 

3  Six  thousand  years  are  nearly  past 
Since  Adam  from  thy  sight  was  cast ; 
And  ever  since,  his  fallen  race, 
From  age  to  age  are  void  of  grace. 

3  When  will  the  happy  trump  proclaim 
The  judgment  of  the  martyr'd  Lamb  t 
When  shall  the  captive  troops  be  free, 
And  keep  th' eternal  jubilee  ? 

4  Hasten  it,  Lord  ;  in  every  land 

Send  thou  thine  angels,  and  command — 
44  Go  sound  deliverance  ;  loudly  blow 
44 Salvation  to  the  saints  below!" 

5  'Till  then,  we  will  not  let  thee  rest, 
Thou  still  shalt  hear  our  strong  request; 
And  this  our  daily  prayer  shall  be, 
Lord,  sound  the  trump  of  jubilee. 


INDEX. 


Page 

A. 

All  hail  the  power  01 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross  31 
And  canst  thou  then  29 

Anxious,  I  strove  to  find    27 
Arise  and  shine,  98 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song  91 


Begone,  unbelief,  50 

Beside  the  Gospel  Pool  14 

Blessed  be  God  for  all  67 
Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  70 

Burst,  ye  emerald  gates  65 

c. 

Children  of  the  heavenly  83 

Come,  let  us  anew  39 

Come,  thou  Fount  68 

Come,  weary  souls  18 

Come,  welcome  this  new  52 

Come,  ye  pinners,  17 

Come,  ye  who  love  38 

D. 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  78 


Election  !  'tis  a  joyful        80 
Encourag'd  by  thy  word,   40 


Farewell,  my  brethren  in    49 
Farewell,  my  dearbrethren85 
From  whence  doth  this  u- 
nionariso,  ?c 


G. 

God  of  Sabbaths 


Page 
105 


Hail,  sov'reign  love  5 

Hard  heart  of  mine,  9 

Hark  !  hear  the  sound  76 
Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  16 
Here,  Lord,  my  soul  6 

How  firm  a  foundation  6D 
How  lost  was  my  condition  75 
How  many  years  has  man  106* 
How  painfully  pleasing  88 
How  sweet,  how  heavenly  97 
How  tedious  and  tasteless  72 


If  life's  pleasures  cheer  87 
In  evil  long  I  took  delight  22 
Innumerable  foes  86 

Inquiring  souls  13 


Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be  30 
Jesus,  dear  name  20 

Jesus,  grant  us  all  102 

Jesu- ,  lover  of  my  soul,     96 
Jesus,  we  come  35 


Let  thy  kingdom  57 

Let  us  rise  and  goto  Zion's  84 
Let  worldly  minds  25 

Lift  up  your  heads  44 

Like  Israel,  6afe  upon         26 
Lord,  hear  o  burdened        10 


1fiS 


Lord,  may  the  messenger  35 
Lord,  when  together         101 

M. 

My  soul,  with  joy  attend,  92 


Now,  gracious  Lord,  97 

Now  in  a  song  66 

Now  let  my  soul  28 

Now,  thou  exalted  Prince  34 


O  for  a  breeze  93 

Oh,  for  a  glance  8 

O  how  happy  are  they  23 
Oh  thou,  my  soul  77 

O  tell  me  no  morn  69 

O  thou  in  whose  presence  89 
Our  dearest  Lord,  36 

Our  souls  in  love  56 

O  when  shall  1  see  Jesiib  ?  53 
O  when  shall  Zion  rise  ?  104 
O  ye  blood-wash'd,  32 


The  day  is  past  and  gone  61 
The  Lord  into  his  garden  62 
The  new  born  child  of 

gospel  grace  26 

The  Saviour  calls  20 

The  tree  of  life,  my  soul  41 
The  voice  of  free  grace  21 
This  is  the  field,  the  world  90 
Though  troubles  assail,  46 
Throughout  our  Saviour's 

life  we  trace,  15 


.Renewed  by  grace 
E.eturn;  O  wanderer, 


See  that  ship  103 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  ap- 
pear 100 
Sovereign  grace  has  power  11 
Stop,  poor  sinner,  12 
Sweet  are  the  gift9  7§ 

T. 

Tell  me  no  more  941 

To«day,  if  you  will  hear    711 


VVak'd  by  the  Gospel's  7 
We  dare  no  longer  stand,  37 
What  contradictions  meet  50 
What  hath  God  wrought  98 
What  heavenlv  musick  73 
"What  think  ye  of  Christ"  48 
What  various  hindrances  43 
When,  O  dear  Jesus,  64 

When  Paul  was  parted  51 
(When  pity  prompts  me  82 
When  shall  we  three  meet  95 
When  the  eternal  Son  36 
When  thou,  my  righteous 

Judge  92 

When  we  baptize,  we  see  32 
When  with  my  mind  24 
Where  two  or  three  with 

sweet  accord  38 

While  Philip  scann'd  33 

With  grateful  hearts  101 


Ye  dying  sons  of  men        11* 
Ye  mourning  souls  74 

ire  wretched,  hungry  19 

Young  people  all;  attention  55 


